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Robert Blane on the value of the B test, a late foray into point-to-pointing and how endurance teaches key life skills

From a childhood sailing the ocean to reaping major success, the Kiwi event rider is now in the form of her life. She tells Martha Terry about the hot streak and standout string that have put her in medal contention

Will Bryer on coveting a hound’s sense of smell, novel excuses for falling off and having to accept his wife is always right

Mark Bycroft on why 20% of his work is about putting horses down and 80% is dealing with their owners’ grief

A rider returns triumphant after 11 years away, two champions reclaim their titles and a Highland pony father and son go head-to-head in the ring

Elite amateur event rider Libby Seed chooses an eclectic mix of dream dinner party guests, steps back in time 2,000 years – and recalls being surrounded by soldiers