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Here’s what you need to know about this month

Kelsall Hill’s Phil Latham on the highs and lows of running events, and the time he “kidnapped” Rishi Sunak

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

When Miss Louisa Snow founded Wood Green Animal Shelter in north London in 1924, she could never have foreseen that a century later, the charity would have grown beyond recognition and become the home

I’d like to thank the Editor, Michael, for giving me the opportunity to share this look back at my career as I head off into retirement. I’ve chosen to call time on dog training while I’m still in goo