Welfare rules cover non-riders at events

Sharon Thomas on the appeal of local shows, an ill-timed back flip, the joyful chaos of entertaining children – and smuggled dogs

Experts discussed how to build and maintain public trust after recent research on perception

Has Britain’s summer showjumping circuit lost its way? Becky Murray investigates what its loss from local shows would mean for the sport

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A leading voice calling for tougher oversight of welfare in sport horses chaired a discussion in European parliament

The fact a high percentage of fatalities are not associated with jumping falls shows there are other issues to consider