There’s a last-minute change of huntsman for the Bedale opening meet, and hounds do their very best in less-than-ideal conditions

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

Native ponies reign in the supreme championships, with an experienced Dartmoor and a promising Highland colt each shine brightest in their respective divisions

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

The newly married champion jump jockey tells Jennifer Donald about his drive to chase winners and targeting the “incredible” AP’s records

A 15-hour round trip is richly rewarded and a “scary” tack malfunction does little to stop a successful streak