A Christmas shopping trip turns into a chance to catch up on pony gossip for Tessa Waugh , who is on the back foot as far as present buying is concerned but replete with tales of happy new homes

Meet the late lifers who are using their skills to create some festive magic…

I bagged myself a hubby from Santa’s grotto

PETE WICKS on helping Dogs Trust to spread seasonal joy

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Meet Erik the Irish draught horse I rode on my 70th birthday recently! I didn’t want a conventional party so opted for eight of us to go pony-trekking, then for a delicious lunch at a local farm that