A need to breed?

Keeping horses at home is the dream for most owners – or is it? Victoria Jones looks at the pros and cons of buying an equestrian property for the first time

A nine-year-old mare “busts a gut” for Will Fletcher for big tour grand prix glory

A dream show for Yorkshire producers, a lifelong ambition is realised, and new rewards for excellent training of young equines

Lucinda Murray on taking out the stress of buying a new event horse – and knowing when a client needs a “Fiat not a Lamborghini”

Every horse has a unique personality and recognising and understanding this can inform care, improve wellbeing, guide training and strengthen bonds, finds Kim Wilson

Given that mastering the complexities of competing at five-star level can take many years, does it really matter what age you are when you reach this landmark? Ellie Hughes investigates