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‘The horse does all the work’

She just sits there looking pretty, obviously. Jess Rimmer’s month has been pain, power and … pond-water. The glamour of training for 4* Anyone who...

A day at the sales

Doug Procter takes us with him from his 3am Dorset start to Tattersalls in search of a mare – and returns with one very...

Steering lives, not just horses, at RAC Saddle Club

At Bovington Saddle Club, yard manager Steph Buchanan has spent three decades quietly transforming lives – not just of horses, but of people too Anyone...

When dressage meets a speed round

Working Equitation welcomes every horse – part dressage, part obstacle course, all excitement, and possibly the most inclusive equestrian sport While The Sass Queen is...

Beefy courses and blue skies at Kingston Maurward

A beautiful park, well-designed undulating courses and a warm welcome for cobs with fabulous moustaches at the British Eventing weekend As far as settings for...

From Piglet to paddock topping

Doug Procter welcomes the final 2025 foal as he tackles baked paddocks, protects delicate noses and wonders if a rain dance might help That’s it!...

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Charles Church, master of the equestrian portrait

From washing dishes in Newmarket to Royal commissions, leading equestrian artist Charles Church answers the 19 random questions Interview by Sally Cooper Charles Church’s reputation as...

Our Darkest Hour?

As Westminster turns a blind eye to rural Britain, NFU chairman Tim Gelfs argues that farmers must take their case to the people One of...

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