Horse & Hound
'Use it or lose it'
Not everyone wants to reach for the pipe and slippers at a certain age. Becky Murray speaks to some veteran horse-and-rider combos for their secrets of human and equine longevity
6 min |
November 07, 2024
Horse & Hound
Poor working conditions and the effects on grooms' mental health
New research shows the impact of bad and the benefits of good employment, for all in the industry
2 min |
November 07, 2024
Horse & Hound
Perfect storm for industry after budget confirmed
The minimum wage is to increase again, and bosses will also be hit by increased national insurance
2 min |
November 07, 2024
Horse & Hound
Jankorado hits the jackpot
Paul Sims is triumphant despite his interrupted jump-off preparation and a borrowed horse comes up trumps
4 min |
November 07, 2024
Horse & Hound
Peanut
From \"dangerous, scary\" to hedge-hopping brilliance, hunting has been the making of this unstable but very lovable equine character
3 min |
November 07, 2024
Horse & Hound
She's a corker
Communication, says long-standing and highly respected Belvoir master Lady Sarah McCorquodale, is the key to all, as Catherine Austen discovers
8 min |
November 07, 2024
Horse & Hound
Smith hits flying form
A \"her way or no way\" mare helps Zoe Smith to an impressive ribbon haul and a rider beats his own boss to the top spot
3 min |
November 07, 2024
BBC Wildlife
MARK CARWARDINE
\"Restricting the distance ships can approach a polar bear is not the answer\"
3 min |
November 2024
BBC Wildlife
Metamorphosis: a life-changing event
WITH EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGIST JV CHAMARY
3 min |
November 2024
Horse & Hound
IT'S TIME TO VOTE!
Welcome to the ninth Horse & Hound Awards - celebrating the dazzling achievements of the 2024 season, both on centre stage and behind the scenes. As ever, we have some very worthy shortlisted candidates, from sublime champions to emotional stories to pull at the heartstrings.
3 min |
October 17, 2024
Horse & Hound
Genetic susceptibility
A certain number of inherited disorders are limited to specific breeds. Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS explains the what and why of such cases
6 min |
October 17, 2024
BBC Wildlife
OPINION - GILLIAN BURKE
\"We can make a start by living with more ecological humility\"
2 min |
November 2024
BBC Wildlife
Loss of Antarctic sea ice could impact seabird food supply
Albatrosses and petrels may be forced to fly further to feed
1 min |
November 2024
BBC Wildlife
New series for BBC One: Asia
Settle in this autumn for a new natural-history extravaganza on BBC One and iPlayer: the longawaited Asia, presented by Sir David Attenborough.
1 min |
November 2024
BBC Wildlife
VISIONS OF NATURE
The winners of the Wildlife Artist of the Year competition 2024, from David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation
2 min |
November 2024
Horse & Hound
Farewell to medal-winning star mare and 'best friend', aged 18
Gareth Hughes' championship ride Classic Briolinca has died nearly six months after she retired from sport
3 min |
October 17, 2024
Horse & Hound
Eventing Euros return to Blenheim after 20 years
The Oxfordshire four-star will mark its 35th anniversary by hosting the eventing Europeans for a second time
2 min |
October 17, 2024
Horse & Hound
Take a bow, Mulberry Lane
The show horse of the moment is crowned supreme horse of the year on the flat, after scoring a Hickstead overall victory as a worker three months ago
6 min |
October 17, 2024
Horse & Hound
Sour grapes? Possibly...
As Tessa Waugh settles into the novelty of hunting \"alongside\" husband Adam in the field, she accepts that her prospects of playing a couple working in tandem are far-fetched
2 min |
October 17, 2024
BBC Wildlife
RETURN OF THE GIANTS
After two decades of preparations, the island of Floreana in the Galápagos is ready to welcome back an iconic tortoise
8 min |
November 2024
BBC Wildlife
Tarsiers in trouble
Urgent action is needed to ensure survival of the Yoda-like primate
1 min |
November 2024
BBC Wildlife
SNAP-CHAT
Chien Lee on shrew loos, rogue drones and being rained out of bed
3 min |
November 2024
Horse & Hound
'My bone was shattered'
A working rider bouncing back from serious injury and a busy farmer are among those securing coveted Badminton tickets
2 min |
October 17, 2024
Horse & Hound
Home-bred takes two
From Star Wars to Harry Styles, riders celebrate music victories, while one amateur has to move her office for the week - but the effort pays off
4 min |
October 17, 2024
Horse & Hound
Jilly Cooper
As Rupert Campbell-Black is immortalised on our screens, the bestselling author tells Martha Terry about her own showjumping exploits, real-life inspirations and the day she lost her manuscript on a bus
7 min |
October 17, 2024
Horse & Hound
Alfie
This huntsman's horse had a traumatic start to his career with Gary Thorpe, but turned out to have \"the heart of a lion and a proper engine\"
2 min |
October 17, 2024
BBC Wildlife
KEY TO CHANGE
Change is afoot in Florida, as ecotourism is being made a priority
9 min |
November 2024
Horse & Hound
'The change was refreshing to watch'
H&H's showing editor on the new judging format at HOYS 2024
2 min |
October 17, 2024
Horse & Hound
'What eventing needs to thrive'
Oliver Townend on collecting rings, a new owner's award and prize money
3 min |
October 17, 2024
BBC Wildlife
10 HOLIDAYS FOR CONSERVATION
Our round-up of the best ecotourism projects around the world. Here's how to help wildlife while having a blast!
8 min |