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Buying a new horse can be exciting but frustrating in equal measure. Charlotte Cooper finds out how equestrians can make the process as seamless as possible for themselves and their new ride

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A small animal vet storms to a first win with her £700 purchase, while a former Badminton grassroots winner triumphs with new jockey

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The skills your horse learns on the hunting field can equip him for a surprising array of summer disciplines, finds Tessa Waugh