‘the plains of royal meath’

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

“No gate is too big” for this veteran hunt horse, who is king of the yard and “does what he wants to” – as long as it doesn’t involve pigs

The islands off the west coast of Ireland are steeped in history and mystery, best explored on foot to experience their natural beauty and isolation

With their potent blend of wild looks and mystery, Britain’s ancient sites have an enduring magnetism–and there are far more of them than you might imagine, says Tom Howells

A lovely Welsh hound is supreme champion at a reorganised and revitalised show

Patrick Galbraith calls for a bit less tinkering around the hedges