Houdini horses — and how to stop them

Keeping horses at home is the dream for most owners – or is it? Victoria Jones looks at the pros and cons of buying an equestrian property for the first time

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The horse world, including those riders who love to hack, is still years behind other sports in the sustainability stakes. Charlotte Cooper finds out how equestrians can change their ways and make a difference

None of us plans to be caught in a gale, but if it happens then both the boat and the crew must cope. Jake Kavanagh speaks to Jester Challenge skippers and asks how they get ready for stormy weather

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

PAUL CLIFTON talks to a security firm which says “high visibility” is the way to tackle what it believes to be an increasing issue on the railway