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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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Country Life to take centre stage at The Game Fair 2017
The 2017 Game Fair takes place at Hatfield House in July, and Country Life will be there.
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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.
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Have dog, will travel... easy ways to make that long journey smoother
Want a trouble-free trip with your dog? Try our top tips…
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Who to back in this weekend's Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury
It's the 60th running of the Hennessey Gold Cup at Newbury this weekend. Alex Ward offers his tips on who to back in the big race.
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White knuckle rides: 8 memorable ski runs
Some like to hurtle, screaming, down a black mogul field; others prefer skidding down a frozen waterfall into a deserted powder bowl. Kate Green asks dedicated skiers about their most memorable runs.
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Reel Life: A vintage year for trout
David Profumo has a rip-snorting year from Perthshire to Hampshire and looks forward to autumn success.
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Top tips for a great day rough shooting
The camaraderie, unpredictability and relaxed atmosphere of a day’s rough (or walked-up) shooting can make a refreshing change. Here are our tips for a great day.
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How to be a better shot
Many people in the shooting field this season will close one eye as they take aim. This is madness, says a man on a crusade to change the habit of thousands. Rupert Uloth joins the revolution.
