H&H news editor Eleanor Jones recaps this year’s big stories, and assesses what lies ahead in 2026

Life at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester is as jolly as ever after 180 years, but the diverse degrees on offer reflect the challenges of 21st-century farming. Kate Green charts a history of seismic change for the industry and Mary Skipwith talks to students past and present

Rob Jenkins on making side-saddles, and balancing antique with innovation

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

Rachel Greetham on her path from Pony Club to multiple Olympic Games – and the satisfaction of treating all clients, whether on four legs or two