In celebration of the author’s 250th year, Bethany Stone delves into the small but significant role of horses in Jane Austen’s fiction

The artist, illustrator and author on the revitalising effects of swimming in the sea, learning from her sisters and inspiration for her latest book

Rob Jenkins on making side-saddles, and balancing antique with innovation

LET COUNSELLOR KEREN LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD

Jane Holderness-Roddam is honoured for her exceptional service throughout the sport, from Pony Club to the Olympics

Artist Darren Bird, known as Birdie, on the emotional moments that inspire his drawings, and his passion for horses and those who care for them