Horsing around

The skills your horse learns on the hunting field can equip him for a surprising array of summer disciplines, finds Tessa Waugh

Ever fancied driving a horse either as a change from riding or as an added extra? Charlotte Cooper meets three happy hackers who have harnessed their horses’ potential between the shafts

Riders born into successful equestrian families look to have a head start. But is it always an advantage to have such a legacy? Catherine Welton explores what it’s like to grow up as a member of “equestrian royalty”

Horses were involved in King Harold’s defeat at Hastings – but also in the demise of his Norman conqueror It’s one of the most famous of all medieval images. Harold II stands upon the battlefield at H

Buying a new horse can be exciting but frustrating in equal measure. Charlotte Cooper finds out how equestrians can make the process as seamless as possible for themselves and their new ride

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