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Sharpen your horse’s straightness and balance with Joe Stockdale’s go-to exercises – simple set-ups to help build accuracy, connection and confidence

Matt James spoke to some of those who have successfully switched from a life in the cockpit to find a home in the commentary booth

Kim Bailey on the new-style hurdles and repercussions from the budget

A 15-hour round trip is richly rewarded and a “scary” tack malfunction does little to stop a successful streak

Native ponies reign in the supreme championships, with an experienced Dartmoor and a promising Highland colt each shine brightest in their respective divisions