Black beauties

Imposing heavy horses sporting colourful ribbons, wool and raffia in manes and tails make impressive sights in show rings. But creating head-turning plaits is something that has to be learned and honed over time, as The Shire Horse Society’s Yvonne Simmons explains

Home to carriages, coachmen and craftspeople, Buckingham Palace’s Royal Mews is a village in the heart of London. Matthew Dennison takes a look behind the stable doors of this great institution as it marks its 200th birthday

Britain should be proud of its rich ovine history, says RBST chief Christopher Price

Every horse has a unique personality and recognising and understanding this can inform care, improve wellbeing, guide training and strengthen bonds, finds Kim Wilson

As the nationals draw closer, combinations sharpen their skills and look back on how far they’ve come

It doesn’t take much for Mudis to turn heads, whether they’re herding sheep in their native Hungary, out for a walk in UK parks or streets or competing in agility, flyball or obedience. So, let’s find