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8 indoor jumping competitions for the fair weather rider

As wintry weather starts to take hold, escape the elements with these upcoming indoor showjumping competitions

The diary of the home-made livery yard: 'I shaved my legs for the ambulance crew'

Katy reports back after a particularly challenging couple of weeks

Serene and professional — and more reasons we love superstar racehorse Thistlecrack

He was unraced at five and his owners originally missed out on buying him — how much do you know about Colin Tizzard's stable star?

Oliver Townend wins Adelaide CIC3* on catch ride: 'I've never ridden in a place like that'

The British rider sat on his winning ride just three times before the event

9 things you’re likely to hear a mother say to her son/daughter while competing

Here’s a round-up of commonly overheard phrases between mother and daughter/son (no matter how old they are) while out competing

Love the Lake District? Make it home with these dream equestrian properties

Take a look at our pick of properties in the peaceful Lake District

'Our roads are not race tracks': MP backs riding road safety campaign

“I want to really try and educate people about how to drive safely round horses because the statistics are shocking"

Boy sells lemonade for three years to fund pony: watch video as his dream comes true

Watch the emotional moment a dream comes true for a seven-year-old boy, who had been saving for three years to fund his own pony

Confessions of a horsey couple blog: The riding lesson

Realisation hits that a horsey boy is a somewhat rare species, and an absolute magnet for other horsey girls

Bob Champion and Geoff Billington on the line-up for Liverpool parade

Carriage driver George Bowman is among the others who will be taking part in the parade later this month

Dreaming of a long driveway? Check out these equestrian properties for sale

Opt for the long approach and set yourself back from the road with this pick of properties

Revealed: study finds the safest gates for riders

The report also found that riders were put off from hacking around the countryside because of concerns over gates with self-closing mechanisms

8 shows to satisfy your inner dressage diva

Take a look at this selection of forthcoming dressage shows on offer for you and your horse to get involved with

8 reasons why we will always be in awe of Ludger Beerbaum

As the master horseman takes a step back from team duties to concentrate on other equine avenues, we take a look back at some of his greatest achievements

Hunting clinics: get ready for the season

Whether you are concerned about an unintended mid-field Spanish Riding School display, or simply want to brush up on hunt etiquette and terms, a pre-season hunting clinic provides an introductory hunting education for both horse and rider

First impressions: how to sell your equestrian property — fast

From clean troughs to full haynets, Carla Passino finds out how to wow prospective buyers at their first viewing of your equestrian property

4 genius tack hacks to make your horse grow (or shrink) in the dressage arena

From saddle pads to plaits, H&H's dressage editor shares some of her secrets for making the most out of your horse in the dressage arena

Blow the budget with these 4 dream equestrian properties

Take a look at some of the equestrian properties that we’re dreaming about right now — we're talking indoor swimming pools, extensive stabling, gallops...

6 real-life black beauties for sale this week

If you just love this colour, take a look at our selection of black horses for sale on the Horse & Hound website this week

Don’t mention the C-word: 8 reasons you should be rejoicing that it’s October

As far as we’re concerned, mentioning the ‘C-word’ (that’s clocks) going back at the end of this month should be a finable offence. It’s not all doom and gloom. Far from it. Here’s why you should be throwing the golden leaves of autumn in the air and rejoicing about the start of October