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Cheltenham favourite to take 'well-deserved retirement'

'He’s 100% sound and not be retired because of injury, but because he deserves to be'

Jockey Freddy Tylicki suffers T7 paralysis

The jockey remains in intensive care following Monday's fall at Kempton

Owners find mare stuck in swimming pool

Bay mare Baby escaped from her field and accidentally fell into the water

Is there such a thing as the perfect breed of dog for your yard?

Dogs often go hand in hand with riders. But which breed should we be opting for, for a quiet life on the yard?

H&H Awards: the winners are revealed

The awards have been handed out to the equestrian heroes voted for by you, at a ceremony at Ascot racecourse

Thousands call for charges against girl caught 'abusing' pony

More than 16,000 people have signed an online petition calling for the girl to be charged with animal abuse

Willberry Wonder Pony fundraisers smash target despite skydive set back

“Whilst going up in the plane I felt sick with nerves, but kept thinking of Hannah and how this was nothing compared to her bravery during her illness”

11 gravity-defying racing recoveries

Fast and furious, these racing recoveries will have you covering your eyes. Hold on tight...

Helpless injured donkey rescued from busy highway

The donkey was standing in the carriageway being passed by traffic with a bleeding cut to his shoulder

'Devastated' owner calls for fireworks ban after horse put down

'If it means being able to save at least one horse then his pain and suffering won’t have been in vain'

Watch as showjumper recovers from jump-off fall to be in the money

'I thought I was gone' said the rider, who nevertheless managed to jump the final two fences clear

15 outstanding natives that turned heads at the BSPS Heritage championships

'To drive off and leave her in agony is unforgivable': pony suffers broken legs in hit-and-run

A reward of up to £1,000 is on offer to help find the driver responsible

New BD natives champs ‘a double-edged sword’ as huge entries and schedules cause confusion

BD was 'caught off guard' and has plans to improve the championships for 2017

How dressage helped rider recover from breast cancer

Rachel Constantine, 46, tells H&H about how her drive to make it to the British Dressage regional championships helped her to get back in the saddle while recovering from cancer treatment

End of an era as top showing team breaks up

One of showing’s most successful collaborations has come to an end with the owners putting their property on the market

Pony rescued from smelly bog during pleasure ride

“She was very relaxed, eating the grass round the edge of the bog and not particularly anxious”

How's my judging? Survey asks for riders' feedback

The judge hopes colleagues will use her survey to gather competitors' opinions

Who would you pick as the winner of this year's Halloween fancy dress competition?

Looking for a fast track way to put a smile on your face? Check out this array of Halloween fancy dress costumes — and let us know which one you would award the red rosette to

Meet Madge: the pony who recovered from a maggot-infested tether wound

'Neglect on this level is something no animal should ever have to suffer'