ONLY IN HORSE & HOUND

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

Going hunting without your own hunter is an increasingly popular choice for a range of reasons, finds Lucy Higginson

The brilliant Gino F is back where he belongs after injury and a former pony European rider is “shocked” to claim her first championship

Three established trainers relish a brace of wins each while connections enjoy success with new horses

The popular grey sashays to an emotional win in the first Grade One of the season and a father and son team up for the best day of their careers