With autumn hunting nearly over, Tessa Waugh is sad to see it go, but a house full of beagling teenagers needing constant food provides a welcome, if demanding, diversion

Anticipation builds to fever pitch as the prize-winning gimmer, flapjacks and sloe gin are prepared for the autumn show, while Tessa Waugh mugs up for some collie judging

THINGS ARE very quiet here at the moment. It’s weird - I am used to a life overfull of things to do. For the first time in 20 years I have no building project on the go, and general maintenance, fenci

An online auction reminds T essa Waugh to make good on an old promise – and she’s rewarded with a stunning and enjoyable ride for all participants, including a bionic cob

Here’s what you need to know about this month

From Friesians to former racehorses, natives to draughts, partnerships of every type showed what dedication and good training can achieve