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Showing star Robert Walker takes over H&H this week

Find out what showing topics Robert has chosen to focus on in his guest edited issue of Horse & Hound

The (challenging) diary of owning a new pony: safety over style

As Kate Flynn's daughter and her new pony become regulars on the hunting field, she decides to scrape together the pennies to invest in an air jacket

Game Fair final supports showjumping at county shows

The championship features nine qualifying rounds at agricultural shows

Davina McCall challenges novice to take on pros in Shire horse race

The complete novice has been given lessons in the lead up to the race and will have to pass an assessment of competence before taking part

Festival fever: 4 equestrian properties for sale near Cheltenham racecourse

If you fancy the idea of living on the doorstep of the home of National Hunt racing, take a look at these great equestrian homes on the market near Cheltenham racecourse

Here's why we love the War Horse film

The acclaimed National Theatre production of War Horse finishes its run on Saturday (12 March 2016). If you've missed your chance to see it — don't panic. Here's why the film version won't disappoint, says Jen Scouler

'Traffic light' system to improve eventing safety

Eventing Ireland is working with eventing analytics company EquiRatings to use data to help prevent cross-country falls

Olympic eventing champion Blyth Tait makes course-designing debut

The Kiwi rider, who has ridden at four Olympics, will be starting by designing some BE90 and BE100 tracks

What happened next? Test your knowledge of 2015's equestrian action

What better way to get in the zone for the 2016 season, than to re-live 2015's non-stop action. From those who reigned supreme, to less fortunate riders suffering unscheduled dismounts, do you know what happened next?

It shouldn’t happen on a show day…

A whole lot of hard graft backstage keeps the competition season in full swing, but things don't always go to plan for the show world's unsung heroes

Love Riders by Jilly Cooper? Release date for new equestrian romp revealed

The new novel boasts plenty of 'sabotage, skulduggery and bad behavior' as well as the return of the legendary Rupert Campbell-Black

Injured Jockeys Fund look to build state-of-the-art centre in Newmarket

Discussions have started over plans to build a new rehabilitation centre at the headquarters of British horse racing

‘I’m pregnant’: British team rider expecting first child

The four-star eventer said her horses will temporarily be campaigned by other riders and she wishes them “every success”

Viral video shows ponies can transform lives

A touching video of a toddler with autism riding his pony has been watched over 462,000 times

Disappointing Valentine’s? Here are 9 new products to treat yourself to

Don't miss this week's new to the market round up, featuring products from Ariat, Dressage Deluxe, Black Country Saddles, Harry Hall, Equetech and more.

BE gives go ahead to use alternative frangible device

The MIM clip allows jumps to collapse when hit with the sort of force that might otherwise cause a rotational fall

Denman feeling 'fresh' after gallop at Newbury

The Hennessy Gold Cup winner “flew down the course in front of the stands” to the delight of the crowd

Farting in dressage tests — and 5 more ways your horse is sure to embarrass you

‘Winged’ saddle pads designed to prevent pressure on spine

A study has found that the winged saddle pad had an average reading of zero pressure on the horse’s back during trot and canter

Fifth member of Queen discovered and 9 other bits of social media that made us look twice this week

Take a look at some of the social media posts that caught our eye this week