We asked what you’d like to know from H&H’s guest editor this week, Oliver Townend, and then put the questions to him. Read on for his answers
Oliver Townend Q&A: the media, Avebury and going it alone
News
Cleveland Bay population remains under threat
Despite a “slight improvement” in numbers reported by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust the breed is still under threat
Alice Oppenheimer wins at Vidauban CDI on British-bred horse
British dressage riders are on form in France, with Alice Oppenheimer securing a prestigious win on a British-bred horse
Four-star event horse has further surgery to combat infection
Nicky Roncoroni’s Trig Point is back in hospital following a reappearance of his life-threatening sinus infection
Rumours of dog ban at Osberton Horse Trials resolved
The event has clarified whether dogs will be allowed at the competition following speculation of a blanket ban
Denman and Kauto Star among former stars to parade at Cheltenham Festival
Fans of prolific ex-racehorses are in for a treat at the Cheltenham Festival next week as a group of horses including past Gold Cup winners will be parading
H&H VIP
Dalkeith Horse Trials (1): what riders need to know [H&H VIP]
Get the lowdown on this fixture from Eventing magazine's horse trials guide — including what riders say about the event, plus vital statistics
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How Gary Witheford ‘starts’ a horse [VIDEO] [H&H VIP]
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Richard Gurney: ‘I was public enemy number one!’ [H&H VIP]
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Ascott Under Wychwood Horse Trials (1): what riders need to know [H&H VIP]
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Stuart Hollings: Competitors are not always on their best form at a show [H&H VIP]
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Is your youngster feeling the fear? [H&H VIP]
Highlights
Willie Mullins prepares for Cheltenham Festival [PICTURES]
7 horsey things to do this week
18 top tips for 2015 Cheltenham Festival bets
Were you out with the Old Berks Hunt or the Taunton Vale Harriers? [PICTURES]
Nicola Wilson’s simple jumping exercise that gets results
13 situations your horse finds funnier than you
Win & Save
Win a year’s supply of Leucillin and two tickets to Badminton Horse Trials
Introducing a fantastic competition all your horsey pals are going to love you for! Here’s your opportunity to win a year’s supply of Leucillin, the…
Opinion
Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘my evil mother’
Hovis is particularly traumatised following the manhandling of a certain private area of his anatomy...
Guest editor Oliver Townend: ‘deaths are not acceptable’
This week's Horse & Hound guest editor, Oliver Townend, reflects…
Jason Webb’s blog: ‘horses can train you too’
H&H's blogger updates us in his recent work, which includes…
Shaun Mandy’s dressage blog: Moving home and tips for riding half-pass
H&H's dressage blogger has made the big move back to…