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

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Three established trainers relish a brace of wins each while connections enjoy success with new horses

Shared rides, developing riders and comeback horses produced a series of hardearned victories

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

Your Horse Live attendees were treated to some stellar showing, with amateur combinations of all breeds, types and shapes turning out polished to perfection for their finals