It is with a very heavy heart that we announce that Peter Sweet, the highly respected UK photographer, has passed away suddenly.

The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) is pleased to announce the continuation of its Equine Development programme, following its handover to a new company formed by a partnership of industry experts.

Although not strictly an achievement in May, seven-year-old Princess Penny, or Annia Aurelia (Marcus Aurelius x Bint Zaehaebi) to give this mare her full name, excelled herself as a show pony at the Midland Arab Group Spring Show at the end of April.

Early October saw me fly off to Casablanca in Morocco – a place of mystery that has intrigued people for centuries. My destination was...