Wildlife photographer

BATTLING SNOW IN THE LIGURIAN ALPS, A TRAVELLER AND HIS HORSE LEARN THERE’S PROFOUND MEANING IN MASTERING THE ART OF QUIET COMPANIONSHIP

Nichola Eddery on making the decision between horses and art, capturing an animal’s soul and personality, and her role at the National Horseracing Museum

Sharon Thomas on the appeal of local shows, an ill-timed back flip, the joyful chaos of entertaining children – and smuggled dogs

One of Britain’s most exciting young eventers tells Martha Terry about the highs, the falls, and what it’s like working with a horse who hates ditches…

He’s fronted the nation’s favourite countryside show for 16 years. Matt Baker on rescuing sheep, life-changing farmer dramas and feeling like a duck out of water

Double-gold Olympic medal winner Dame Kelly Holmes is enjoying some much-needed downtime after a busy 12 months – no doubt tending to her herd of five alpacas that live in a field near her Kent home.