Emily Routledge and Cindy Llewellyn have paid tribute to the small horse with a big heart, who has died, aged 29

With 36 years in hunt service behind him, Robert McCarthy is one of the country’s most senior and most respected huntsmen. He talks to Tessa Waugh about Crufts, the current situation and life in Northumberland

As winter relinquishes its grip, Tessa Waugh enjoys a copybook meet, with convivial chat, springy turf and good sport – while the real hunting aficionados demonstrate their teleporting skills

NATIONAL CHAMPION AND 1950s RACING PIONEER

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Jake Saywell tops an A-list grand prix field and a striking appaloosa hits flying form with her new rider