Country Smallholding
Setting up shop
Farm shops showed their value during the coronavirus crisis, partly feeding the nation for those early months of lockdown. But what would it take to set one up on your holding? Charlotte Cooper opens the door on the subject
8 min |
October 2020
Country Smallholding
Don't sit on the fence!
When keeping chickens in a garden, it’s important to choose fencing that’s not only fit for purpose, but also pleasing on the eye. Andy Cawthray recommends thinking through all the options before making this big investment
5 min |
October 2020
Country Smallholding
Breaking the ice
Icelandic sheep are a true multi-purpose breed, producing meat, milk and wool, says Tim Tyne, who was recently asked to judge Icelandics for an online show
8 min |
October 2020
Country Smallholding
A quick buck
It is easy and fast to grow and is also a weed suppressant, soil improver and it can be used to make gluten-free flour, so what’s not to like about buckwheat
6 min |
October 2020
Country Smallholding
'Although a male, Pepper was bottle-fed as a kid and is pretty docile'
Stephan Price didn’t keep animals while living near Bristol, but since his move to Vimoutiers, France, in 2017, a chèvre des fossés goat has worked its way into his affections and has proved an effective vegetation-clearing machine
7 min |
October 2020
Country Smallholding
A Bad Workman Blames His Tools!
In the first of a new mini-series, Kevin Alviti looks at the tools that have made themselves indispensable on the smallholding through the centuries and into 2020
6 min |
October 2020
Horse & Hound
‘We need investment in venues'
Carl Hester on great memories at Hickstead, and change needed in the sport
3 min |
September 03, 2020
Horse & Hound
‘The best one we've ever had'
Team Walker present their next string of top-class horses, while two young sisters reign
4 min |
September 03, 2020
Horse & Hound
What might have been…
In the absence of a real Burghley, it’s fun to speculate on how this year’s leaderboard might have looked – even though such “events” can never be used to give prize money or influence Olympic selection. Diarmuid Byrne from EquiRatings plays out a simulated competition
5 min |
September 03, 2020
Horse & Hound
Snug as a bug?
Understanding the body’s natural temperature mechanisms can help us get rugging just right, explains Rick Farr MRCVS
6 min |
September 03, 2020
Horse & Hound
Most treasured possessions
A hunting horn often carries a deeper significance than merely a tool to hunt hounds, finds Polly Portwin
9 min |
September 03, 2020
Horse & Hound
10 of the greats
From the inaugural winner to a modern day star, Ellie Hughes, Catherine Austen and Pippa Roome pick Burghley’s horse heroes
8 min |
September 03, 2020
Horse & Hound
Interior design
As summer ends, our thoughts turn to coping with whatever wintry weather is in store. Hannah Lemieux finds out what you need to consider if investing in an indoor school
6 min |
September 03, 2020
Horse & Hound
'Its always been called that'
Burghley’s iconic fences have remained since its fi rst running nearly 60 years ago. Catherine Austen traces the history of the Leaf Pit, the Trout Hatchery and more
8 min |
September 03, 2020
Horse & Hound
Ready for the road
Alex Robinson speaks to industry experts who advise on how to ensure your horsebox is fi t for the road post-lockdown
5 min |
August 27, 2020
Horse & Hound
‘She thinks there's nothing she can't jump'
Lily Beveridge takes the seven-year-old championship on a bold mare, while Laura Mantel is on winning form
5 min |
August 27, 2020
Horse & Hound
DRESSAGE NAF FIVE STAR WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS 17–23 August
DRESSAGE NAF FIVE STAR WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS 17–23 August
10+ min |
August 27, 2020
Horse & Hound
Townend's triumphant four
All sorts of records are broken as international eventing restarts in Britain, with five packed days of sport in Northumberland
7 min |
August 27, 2020
Horse & Hound
Luxury living
If you spend weeks on the road competing, you need somewhere comfortable and practical to sleep and spend your downtime. Stephanie Bateman takes a peep through the keyhole of some of the most salubrious lorries on the market
5 min |
August 27, 2020
Horse & Hound
Blyth Tait
A racing and showjumping background laid the foundations for one of the best eventing careers of the last century. Catherine Austen picks out the highlights with former Olympic and double world champion Blyth Tait
10+ min |
August 27, 2020
Horse & Hound
Coney leads Britain to Nations Cup third
The French prove unstoppable on home soil, but two young Brits shine
4 min |
August 27, 2020
Horse & Hound
Battaash the brave
Unbeaten this season, a speed merchant digs deep to victory and girl power wins through for filly Love
5 min |
August 27, 2020
Horse & Hound
Ivory Strikes The Right Chord
The cream of the nation’s youngsters are displayed in a successful championships, while Jay Halim produces the round of his life to land the 69-starter grand prix
6 min |
August 27, 2020
Horse & Hound
Relief And Confusion As Scottish Sport Starts To Get Going Again
Government gives the nod but events have still been cancelled
2 min |
August 27, 2020
Parrots magazine
Reproduction in controlled spaces
Getting birds to reproduce in controlled spaces is a process that requires dedication, a lot of attention, resources and, above all, knowledge. Only in this way can good results be obtained.
3 min |
September 2020
Horse & Hound
‘We shine at being adaptable'
With a young team of horses, Britain’s Paralympic dressage riders may benefit from a year’s delay – although other nations will also have more time to train and progressive illnesses can create extra challenges, finds Andrea Oakes
7 min |
August 20, 2020
Horse & Hound
‘There's life in the old girl yet!'
Mary King enjoys competing in the “new normal” – and scores a win
3 min |
August 20, 2020
Horse & Hound
‘Don't breed complacency'
Showing will not be the same for some time, writes Katie Jerram-Hunnable
3 min |
August 20, 2020
Horse & Hound
Wise beyond his years
A young intermediate with star quality lands the top accolade, standing over one of last term’s most promising hunters
5 min |
August 20, 2020
Horse & Hound
Standing start
In some cases, keeping a horse on his feet for surgery is safer and more effective than general anaesthesia. Patrick Pollock FRCVS outlines what’s involved
6 min |