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

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

Last Christmas, Kieran O’Brien MRCVS opened up the world of the urban horse in Victorian times. Here he describes the care of their rural counterparts

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

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

Several contenders at this year’s London International made young debuts at the show. Jennifer Donald and Bethan Simons revisit some early appearances