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One of Britain’s most exciting young eventers tells Martha Terry about the highs, the falls, and what it’s like working with a horse who hates ditches…

Rupert Bell on “earning his spurs” in frontline journalism, family ties to racing, hunting and royalty – and the spy in his midst

Rosemary White recalls the gritty mare who won 15 races and survived a gallop down a dual carriageway – and eating humble pie in front of the Duke of Beaufort

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

The seasonal break gives Tessa Waugh the opportunity to see and appreciate horses from another discipline, and she is mightily impressed on a visit to a top showing yard

This year’s Grand National-winning jockey talks us through the race, explains why he’ll always be an amateur – and shares a few secrets about his legendary father with Kate Johnson