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Brilliance
Jumping gold and dressage bronze as fabulous Olympic Games continue • Britain has added another team gold, and bronze to its tally in Paris – plus another individual bronze
HORSES IN THE NEWS
IN BRIEF
OBITUARIES
Show judges must act to combat equine obesity and dispel myths • Those behind the Weigh to Win healthy condition awards are making progress in showing
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
Pony eventers bring home bronze for Britain • The young European Championships team added to an incredible summer
GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK
Future of Olympic legacy riding centre is uncertain • No decision has yet been made on the London equestrian centre created after the 2012 Games
And finally… The D-O-G-G
LETTERS
Horse & Hound
'Drama unfolding with every round' • Graham Fletcher on pressure, beauty and the perfect result for Britain
'The world is watching us' • Anna Ross on being proud of our riders but recognising the need to evolve
Chris Collins • Excellence, respect and friendship – few riders embody the values of Olympism better than the former jockey and event rider. Catherine Austen talks to the decorated race-rider and almost-Olympian
Badminton's backstage photographer • Sally Newcomb on her route into Badminton's inner circle, a royal blooper and hacking out on the legendary Valegro
Cadlanvalley Royal Bronze
Producer Katy Marriott-Payne
On all four feet • Developments in surgery now allow for certain fractures to be repaired under sedation only, allowing vets to avoid the use of general anaesthetic. Phil Cramp MRCVS explains when standing fracture repair is an option
Helping a hock
A spiral fracture
A touch of timber • With a spa complex, a wildflower garden and a barn conversion, here are three Sussex properties for a range of equestrian needs, wants and budgets
Stride out • Support your horse's healthy joints this summer and year-round with this selection of supplements
Britain's heroes deliver gold • Team GB win a showjumping gold for the fourth Olympics in a row as Ben Maher, Scott Brash and Harry Charles execute the first team victory since 2012 in spectacular style
'The best moment of your life' • Ben Maher and Scott Brash repeat their London 2012 team gold – joined by the next generation of the Charles family
We can be heroes • Euphoria in the British camp as the trio of Harry Charles, Scott Brash and Ben Maher exceed expectations in Paris
Tricky tracks, tension and tight margins • The team contest plays out over two fantastic days of sport with tension, surprises and sheer brilliance
ALTERNATES STEP UP IN STYLE
'Let's capitalise on this gold' • Tim Gredley on Britain's gold, the format and how we should move forward
PLANE CRASH SURVIVOR COMPETES ON WORLD STAGE
Rising stars, lasting legends • The reigning Olympic champions stand their ground, a legendary mare bows out and Britain turns the tide
Strategic rides set the stage • Three mares top the rankings as the main contenders qualify, but the US faces its worst Games in some 50 years
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