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

Winner of two world endurance titles, a British superbike championship, multiple World Superbike races and plenty more besides...

Oliver Townend’s superstar ride Ballaghmor Class retires sound and fit aged 19 after a stellar career

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

Although she might not look completely conventional, Spotty is practically perfect in every way and “knows her job”. In fact, she’s so versatile anyone can ride her