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Hair today: young rider to lose locks in public

The seven-year-old is to have the chop at Hickstead in aid of charity

Iconic War Horse puppets to be sold at auction

This is the only time a full set — Joey, Topthorn, the goose and a pair of crows — will be made available at auction

Racing return for Hayley Turner ahead of Shergar Cup

Hayley Turner was back in action at Newmarket on Friday (15 July) as she prepares to help defend her title in the team event at Ascot next month

A pint at the pub WITH your horse — could there be a more winning combination?

Horses can mean compromise (missing friends' birthday parties, saying no to holidays to save the pennies...) But just when you think you might have to wave goodbye to a social life altogether, along come these horse-friendly pubs...

'Steel Butts' riders brave driving rain, winds and hail

The bikers completed a 2,800-mile ride around the UK coast

British showjumping team revealed for Rio Olympics

A quartet of male riders have made the final four riders heading to Rio

British riders announced for Rio Olympics dressage team

The wait is over and the four riders and travelling reserve for the 2016 Rio Olympics have been selected

British eventing team named for Rio Olympics

Find out which horses and riders will represent Team GB in Rio next month

Not just soccer and sun-kissed beaches: what you need to know about horse sport in Brazil

Picture Brazil and certain stereotypes spring to mind — the soccer, the samba, the sun-kissed beaches... but horse sport? A vibrant equestrian culture is one of the many surprises this sprawling South American country has to offer, if you’re prepared to dig a little deeper than the clichés, says Andrea Oakes

'People run up to give him a hug': what is it like taking on Andrew Nicholson's former ride?

Have you ever dreamed of taking on the ride on a top horse and competing him for your country? For some junior and young riders, the dream becomes reality, but is it as good as it sounds or are there pros and cons to riding a prolific horse?

Suzanna Hext’s road to recovery blog: Rio long list and a new face

Meet Suzanna's exciting new ride and find out how she felt when she heard the news she might be heading to Rio

Soak up Suffolk in these heavenly horsey properties

If you're hoping to set up home in East Anglia, take a look at these equestrian properties for sale in Suffolk

How to ride a perfect centre line

It opens and finishes each dressage test you ride, and that's why the centre line should never be underestimated. Here we explain how to nail it every time

‘The hairs on the back of my neck stand up’: escorting The Queen at Royal Ascot

H&H spent the day with Thames Valley Police Mounted Section at last week's Royal Ascot to get a taste for their varied duties, from escorting The Queen, to crowd control on Ascot High Street

Fed up of bulky buckles? Don’t miss these single ply stirrup leathers

If you’re looking for single ply stirrup leathers that give you less bulk under the thigh and a closer contact with your horse, don’t miss this selection of buckle-free leathers

8 characters you can expect to meet at your hunt's puppy show

We take a look at the people you are likely to bump into at a puppy show — from the once-a-season judge to the gossiper

'I'm sorry, my horse...' 9 struggles of balancing horses with 'normal' life

You find yourself saying 'I'm sorry... my horse..." all too often. Balancing horses and 'real life' is not as easy as you wish it was

Game of Thrones equine stars head to Gatcombe

The Festival of British Eventing is welcoming the Devil's Horseman display team back after a nine-year break

Rare Boulonnais foal is first born in the UK

The first foal of a rare French breed of lightweight draught horse has been born in the UK

Jason Webb's blog: an important new arrival and loading with dressage royalty

Jason reveals one of the main keys to success when training a horse