‘ they could be the next big thing’

Your interesting feature about the role of medieval warhorses in shaping British history (August) reminded me of a subsequent occasion in which horsepower became a critical factor. In April 1660, with

Home to carriages, coachmen and craftspeople, Buckingham Palace’s Royal Mews is a village in the heart of London. Matthew Dennison takes a look behind the stable doors of this great institution as it marks its 200th birthday

Today we might minimise or even overlook the railway’s significance, because it is such an established part of our lives. Yet at its height the industry employed more than half a million people across

The horse world, including those riders who love to hack, is still years behind other sports in the sustainability stakes. Charlotte Cooper finds out how equestrians can change their ways and make a difference

Clive Banwell on starting afresh at 65, preparing winners from the field and overcoming adversity

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