Equine welfare organisations look back at a challenging year in the sector, as rising costs are still biting deep

Horse welfare is as critical as ever as we enjoy Christmas jollity. Howard Newitt MRCVS explains how racehorses are cared for during the festive racing period

As the year draws to a close, H&H investigates the situation – and looks at possible solutions

Fees vary hugely, as some councils charge hundreds of pounds more than others for the same service

British Eventing operated at a deficit last year but is to save £176,000 in 2026 without reducing safety or value

When the new year is welcomed in, we hope for good fortune in the months that lie ahead. But 25 years ago, right across the British countryside, good fortune was nowhere to be seen. Instead, 2001 was