Our humble, no-nonsense mountain and moorland breeds rightly deserve their place in the spotlight as more riders publicly extol their virtues. Kelly Johnstone finds out what makes them so popular

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In our ongoing series, Sally Coulthard shares her tried-and-tested tips from her Yorkshire smallholding

David Farrier Nature’s Genius Evolution’s lessons for a changing planet 288pp. Canongate. £20. In David Farrier’s latest book, he warns us that humanity is endangering every facet of life on Earth thr

This adored hunter is “the safest horse on the planet”, but has plenty of spice and character too

Although she might not look completely conventional, Spotty is practically perfect in every way and “knows her job”. In fact, she’s so versatile anyone can ride her