Lifetime achievement

Gone, but never forgotten – Kate Johnson unearths the stories behind the spectacular horses that have given their names to trophies

This year’s Grand National-winning jockey talks us through the race, explains why he’ll always be an amateur – and shares a few secrets about his legendary father with Kate Johnson

ONLY IN HORSE & HOUND

Rupert Bell on “earning his spurs” in frontline journalism, family ties to racing, hunting and royalty – and the spy in his midst

Four international sections host nearly 200 horses, with three British team riders and a rising star in the top spots

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