‘we’d hack down verges in the dark’

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

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

Your questions tackled by the stars – advice and inspiration!

Advances in horse care mean that many equines are long outlasting their competitive careers. Charlotte Cooper tracks down some seniors who have made the transition from rosette machine to happy hacker

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…