Amid the short, cold days of winter, many riders struggle with motivation and mood. James Shrubsall finds out why this time of year hits so hard – and how to fight back

Winter preparation paid dividends with confident step-ups, big scores and emerging talent delivered across the levels

Your New Year’s resolutions have been made and the last of the mince pies scoffed. But if you’ve hit a multisport plateau and progress is glacial, if not static, then this is the time to start address

ONLY IN HORSE & HOUND

The international dressage rider tells Polly Bryan about her young superstar set to take over the mantle from Into The Blue, and why she’s never looked back since switching careers

Want to know what it takes to be a Winter Olympian? We catch up with three of Britain’s medal prospects as they get ready for Milan-Cortina 2026, one of the greatest shows on earth.