As ICSI becomes routine in sport horse breeding, Oscar Williams examines the science, the performance data and the myths that refuse to fade

There aren’t many trainers with a Cheltenham strike rate like this former hedge fund manager. Ma rtha Terry visits his yard to learn how the magic happens

Champion progeny across eventing and showjumping, exceptional rideability and lasting soundness have cemented Diarado as one of Europe’s leading modern sires. Pippa Roome explores his story

Dog trainer and behaviourist Ben Randall on training the yard dog and finding parallels with chestnut mares

Competition nerves take on a whole new character when it’s not you in the saddle, but your child. Eleanor Jones finds out how parents suffer for the sake of their offspring’s sport

Stuart Hollings on HOYS levies and showing’s role in nurturing careers