H&H news editor Eleanor Jones recaps this year’s big stories, and assesses what lies ahead in 2026

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Going hunting without your own hunter is an increasingly popular choice for a range of reasons, finds Lucy Higginson

Jane Holderness-Roddam is honoured for her exceptional service throughout the sport, from Pony Club to the Olympics

The artist, illustrator and author on the revitalising effects of swimming in the sea, learning from her sisters and inspiration for her latest book

Artist Darren Bird, known as Birdie, on the emotional moments that inspire his drawings, and his passion for horses and those who care for them