Here’s what you need to know about this month

Unfairly maligned as a sneaky troublemaker, the quicksilver ferret is a characterful, curious and highly intelligent creature–with fascinating regal and cultural trappings to boot, writes Octavia Pollock

Cold, wet days can be tough for senior equines, with weight loss, stiffness and feeling the chill just the beginning of potential problems. Vet Emma Cassidy explains how to beat common concerns before they start and help a golden oldie thrive this season

Britain’s new dressage golden girl and star of this year’s Your Horse Live tells Julie Harding about the defining moments of her career, how she nearly sold her beloved Olympic medal-winning ‘Bomb’, and why she doesn’t mind surprises

How do we give our horses the retirement they deserve in old age, whether they’ve been a superstar or a happy hacker? Suzi Lewis-Barned finds out

From Friesians to former racehorses, natives to draughts, partnerships of every type showed what dedication and good training can achieve