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Lucinda Green on the bond that has bound Man to horse
If you treat a horse with love, respect and consistency, it will do great things for you. Former eventer Lucinda Green, who enjoyed the heights of success on horses of all shapes, sizes and varying personalities, examines the nature of this centuries-old partnership.
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Zara Tindall on riding, falling off, and why High Kingdom is 'such a dude'
Zara Tindall is one of three riders to have held both world and European eventing titles simultaneously. She speaks to Kate Green ahead of the Burghley Horse Trials.
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The Highland Games: Dancing, bagpipes and giant men in kilts since 1314
In her 1931 novel Highland Fling, Nancy Mitford described the Highland games at Invertochie as ‘an extraordinary spectacle of apparently meaningless activity’. She couldn’t have been more wrong.
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10 iconic sporting trophies (and the intriguing tales behind them)
Everybody loves a good sporting battle, but, often, the silverware up for grabs has been through far tougher times than any of the sportsmen.
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Cowes Week: When to go, what to see, how to get there, what to do
Cowes Week runs from July 29 to 5 August on the Isle of Wight. Katy Stickland of ybw.com is your guide to one of the UK's longest running and most successful sporting events.
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Video: The mesmerising creation of an artwork to mark the King George VI meeting at Ascot
Royal Ascot have commissioned a beautiful piece of Rangoli art to ahead of the King George VI meeting this weekend.
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Father's Day gifts for the sporting gentleman
Charlotte Peters of Shooting UK makes her selection of ideal gifts for Father's Day.
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How cycling freed British people to enjoy the countryside once again
The arrival of the bicycle and tricycle opened up a thrilling freedom for the people of Britain.
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The ultimate way to watch the America’s Cup? Charter a yacht to watch the race in style
If you're looking to watch the America's Cup in style this summer, these luxurious charter yachts – including the world famous Maltese Falcon – offer the perfect seat to view the action.
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Must-visit shopping stands at Badminton Horse Trials 2017
Here's our guide to what's on offer.
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Foinavon's Grand National miracle: How a 100-1 outsider won the strangest ever race
Marcus Armytage looks back at Foinavon's 100-1 victory in the 1967 Grand National, perhaps the craziest and most dramatic ever staged.
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What made Red Rum the ultimate Grand National hero – and why there will never be another
Marcus Armytage celebrates the notable Grand National anniversaries and explains why there will never be another Red Rum.
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Celebrate the best of British countryside at Ascot's Spring Family Raceday
A day for all the family.
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10 French bulldogs you need to follow on Instagram
WARNING: cute overload.
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Fabulous Frenchies: Vive le bulldog français!
Sacrebleu! It seems that Britain’s top dog is a French bulldog.
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International Day of Forests: 6 reasons to go for a walk in the woods
March 21 marks the International Day of Forests.
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Cheltenham Festival 2017: ‘A Festival winner is everything– it’s why we do it’
Catherine Austen explains why this annual National Hunt racing extravaganza is held in such affectionate reverence.
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How to buy a shotgun that you can pass down as a family heirloom
Choose wisely and a sporting gun will give years of pleasure that can go far beyond your own lifetime, says Howard Dixon of Christie's.
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Snowdonia launches urgent campaign to rebuild footpaths
Snowdonia needs your help.
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Like Tinder, but for horses? The Weatherbys app that matches mares and stallions
Weatherbys have a new app which is trying to move the bloodstock business into the internet era.
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'A day without walking seems empty and forlorn'
Country Life's new writer Fiona Reynolds explains why she simply has to get out walking, every single day of the year.
