Pulling power

The Boekelo designer Adrian Ditcham on watching horses jump, paint pantones and dreaming up a Burghley track

A former fivestar campaigner dances in the rain before bad weather stops play

If you go down in the woods today…you’re sure of a big surprise. Namely, a group of adrenalin-seeking drivers speeding down tight forest tracks in powerful rally cars. It takes grit, endurance and upper body strength to be a professional in the World Rally Championship.

AGRIA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

How can science help reduce the risk of fractures in racing, and in turn societal concerns about horses in sport? Christopher M Riggs FRCVS explains

In the UK it is estimated that between 40-60% of horses and ponies are overweight or obese, and this in turn can lead to serious health issues