With 36 years in hunt service behind him, Robert McCarthy is one of the country’s most senior and most respected huntsmen. He talks to Tessa Waugh about Crufts, the current situation and life in Northumberland

The young showjumper lit up London with his record-breaking grand prix win, now the World Championships beckon. Jennifer Donald finds out what’s driving Ireland’s latest talent

‘The horses who made me’

The relentlessly positive spirit of the VWH hounds and their huntsman is infectious during a good day’s sport

The Princess Royal’s lifelong expertise with horses was sealed with the top award at 1971’s European Eventing Championship, the same year she became the first member of the Royal Family to scoop the B

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