Here’s what you need to know about this month

MPs debated new protections for horse riders, including stricter passing rules, improved driver education, inclusion of equestrian safety in driving tests and legal recognition for horse owners’ losses. Lauren Williamson reports

Vets, doctors and volunteers all play a part in helping point-to-points run safely. Euan Laidlaw MRCVS outlines how they do so

Buying great horses isn’t all about six-figure sums and flashy auctions. Luz Wollocombe finds out from top riders about the special purchases that changed their lives

From laminitis to liveliness: slimming down can transform horses of any age and give them a second chance at life. Aimi Clark finds out how five equines’ weight loss journeys changed everything for the better

With Andrew ‘Chef’ Prendergast, White Dalton Solicitors