Nostalgia

They don’t make ’em like they used to – a look back at the Olympics of yesteryear

Legends of the sport: Happy 70th birthday to six-time Badminton winner Lucinda Green

Priceless: Ginny Elliot on her ‘brainy, awkward and a law unto himself’ Burghley, Badminton, world and European champion *H&H Plus*

Ye olde tackroom: horsey items to take you on a trip down memory lane *H&H Plus*

Those were the days: H&H readers remember the way things used to be *H&H Plus*

From contributing to the war effort and transporting horses by train to learning the hard way – H&H readers remember the way things used to be

A vintage album: H&H readers share some of their oldest photos and fondest memories *H&H Plus*

Photographic technology may have advanced over the decades, but some of our readers’ oldest photos bring back the fondest memories, reminding of us how life used to be

H&H readers take a trip down memory lane *H&H Plus*

A childhood spent in the saddle sparks special memories. Here’s a snapshot of the halcyon days before busy traffic, health and safety, and comfy girths

Legends of the sport: Olympic gold medal-winning showjumper Nick Skelton *H&H Plus*

The great showjumper gilded an already exceptional career with gold in Rio in 2016. Jennifer Donald traces the steps that led to that impressive crowning moment

Legends of the sport: The stellar career of brilliant showman Robert Oliver *H&H Plus*

The winner of more than 40 HOYS championships, Robert Oliver’s breadth of horsemanship is such that few can match. Tricia Johnson looks back at his stellar career

Legends of the sport: Irish showjumper Eddie Macken *H&H Plus*

Penny Richardson charts the career of the brilliant Irish showjumper and his partnership with quadruple Hickstead Derby winner Boomerang

Legends of the sport: All-time great Flat jockey Lester Piggott

The Flat jockey’s killer instinct, unique style and tremendous race record secured him a place with the all-time greats – despite a chequered personal life, writes Julian Muscat

Legends of the sport: Britain’s first dressage medallist Jennie Loriston-Clarke *H&H Plus*

Britain’s first dressage medallist Jennie Loriston-Clarke put the sport well and truly on the map in this country through her extraordinary love of horses and consummate all-round ability, discovers Lucy Higginson

Legends of the sport: Showjumper Marion Mould with her pony Stroller *H&H Plus*

The teenage girl on a pony that conquered the world stage has become the stuff of showjumping legend. Penny Richardson finds out more about Marion Mould and her partnership with the inimitable Stroller.

Legends of the sport: Eventing great Mark Phillips *H&H Plus*

Mark Phillips has nailed a host of roles within the eventing world, and his prowess as a rider puts him among the greats. Lucy Higginson discovers the history behind his remarkable career

Legends of the sport: eventing superstar – Ginny Elliot

One of the first female Olympic medallists in eventing, Ginny Elliot also claimed three consecutive European titles to earn her place among the sport’s greats, discovers Andrea Oakes

Legends of the sport: 20-time champion jockey AP McCoy *H&H Plus*

As record-breaking careers go, few compare to that of 20-time champion jockey AP McCoy. From Grand National glory to knighthood, Hannah Lemieux charts his astonishing career

Legends of our sport: Revered showman David Tatlow *H&H Plus*

As winner of scores of top-class championships, David Tatlow followed his father to become one of the most revered showmen of his generation – and he was pretty successful outside showing, too, as Tricia Johnson discovers

*NEW* Legends of our sport: Olympic eventer and comeback king Mark Todd *H&H Plus*

Mark Todd was already an all-time great when he retired for the first time, in 2000. But when his comeback yielded yet another Badminton winner and further Olympic tilts, he cemented his supremacy, says Catherine Austen

Legends of our sport: showjumping champion David Broome *H&H Plus*

From his early days on a dairy farm to the giddy heights of the Olympics, David Broome is one of Britain’s finest ever showjumpers. Penny Richardson charts his career