Jodie Hall McAteer on the impact of the Iran war and a chance opening

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Shipping fever is a serious travel-related risk. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains what it is, and why prompt recognition of cases is crucial

The ideal warm-up will be perfectly executed to produce success in the ring – but horses aren’t machines. Ellie Hughes finds out how to cope when the warm-up throws you a curveball

Pippa Roome considers what we could learn from the Winter Olympics

Graham Fletcher discusses horse vettings and getting bums on seats