First among equals

Doghound packs are sometimes compared unfavourably to their flashier sisters, but their positive attributes of drive, tenacity and instinct to hunt as a pack are never illustrated better than at the Belvoir

From family pet to champion hurdler

The unbeaten Constitution Hill is being prepped for another stellar season over hurdles. Kate Johnson tells the remarkable story of the horse nobody wanted

'The greatest of all time'

Racehorses Belonging To The Duke Of Richmond Exercising At Goodwood, 1759–60

Taking up residence

Resident equestrian artists capture the glimpses behind the scenes that are the essence of the sport. Madeleine Silver finds out how a residency works and what it brings to both artist and viewer

Topspin

He lived up to his name of \"Spin\" as a young horse, but has become a five-star stalwart. Gemma Redrup meets the Casburns' third-generation home-bred

Stud manager

Tracy Vigors runs the Hillwood Stud with husband Charlie, and takes in top-class racehorses for their holidays

David Doel

The Burghley runner-up talks to Pippa Roome about improving his dressage marks, British team ambitions and ice cream

Calls to follow Scotland in new fireworks law

Councils now have powers to establish control zones near facilities such as animal hospitals and livery yards

Riders reminded that pain medication is to be banned

Athletes may not use tramadol in competition from 1 January 2024

Scientists find way to calculate our horses' carbon hoofprint

The aim is to understand the current situation, to inform changes that can continue for the long term

New FEI social media policy could mean bans for breaches

The proposal, which would cover all in international horse sport, could come into force on 1 January next year

Federations say proposed rule would infringe human rights'

The FEI is proposing a new rule that would allow it to demand information

Horsey hypochondria

Tessa Waugh hums and haws over her horse's healed injury, looking for invisible signs that all is not well - and learns that she is in the same boat as most riders

Foot-perfect gelding is top Lad

Senior horses and ponies are celebrated, while coloured show animals get their pre-HOYS miles in the bag

Vernon enjoys all the Glory

A strong field enjoy getting competitive while two working riders crack n’ to makea welcome return to the winner’s enclosure

Big dreams for Brave Heart

Former racehorses, a Spanish horse and a Welsh section D each impress the judges at their respective competitions

Seventeen steps up

The reigning European champion showcases her latest stable star, while France dominates the team and individual standings

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IT'S TIME TO VOTE!

Back to work

Rehabilitating a horse after injury or surgery requires a comprehensive approach. Adam Jackson MRCVS explains how a vet might create such a plan

Freestyle music designers

Kelly Hobden on forming Equidance with her non-horsey husband, Tony, how the freestyle routine comes to life – and the occasion when dressage rider Anna Ross burst into song mid-test

Harry Meade

The event rider is in the form of his life, moving up to number six in the world after top placings at the major autumn three-days. Martha Terry finds out more about his formidable string

'Be mindful of your cheeky offers'

Julie Templeton on the worrying future of British Riding Pony breeding

'Into the unknown'

Piggy March looks forward to two weeks of five-star action

Dettori reverses decision to retire from race-riding

The celebrated Flat jockey was to hang up his boots at the end of this year, but will now move to the US to keep racing

Is that 'one last summer' justifiable? Equine welfare dilemmas debated

Vets and welfare experts debate some of the issues around horses’ health, wellbeing and welfare

Rider's 10-year ban for electric spurs is upheld

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed jumper Andy Kocher’s appeal of the FEI ban and sanctions

Contamination means Paris Olympic place changes hands

Alex Hua Tian has been disqualified after his ride ate hay contaminated with a controlled medication

A giraffe called Joe...

Tessa Waugh recounts a reluctant day out hunting that was spent shadowing her husband while trialling a new mount - and an early struggle to get in the saddle sets the tone for the meet

Grundy has the golden touch

There are winners ranging from 13 to 77 years old; as well as converts from eventing, showing and even pointing

Jackpot takes the prize

Emily King scores her third win this year on a scopey nine-year-old, while others clock up their first international victories