Beyond the Hounds: How a ban on trail hunting will impact rural life
Think a trail hunting ban only affects hunts? Far from it; it could unravel rural economies, destroy traditions, and impact everything from local pubs to racing.
Camilla Swift
A journalist, when time allows. Otherwise I'll be walking hound puppies, trying to shoot clays, falling off horses, running a point to point – or else thinking about any/all of the above
Could an Emoji save Britain’s red squirrels?
Can a red squirrel emoji ignite a movement to save Britain's most endangered native mammal, or does deeper wildlife education hold the real answer?
From Corgis to Cockers: the Royal Family's surprising canine influence
How the Royal Family's canine choices—from Queen Elizabeth's corgis to Camilla's rescue terriers—have shaped dog breed trends and inspired a nation of pet lovers
Would you clone your dog for £50,000?
Are cloned pets the answer to heartache, or a costly illusion? The rise of designer animal duplicates
Would hunting and shooting be half as fun without the winter chill?
Is getting chilblains and being soaked to the bone half the joy of field sports – or is there an argument for relocating some rural pursuits to the summer months?
Farewell to Jilly, the Queen of country fiction
With the passing of Dame Jilly Cooper, we have lost a true countrywoman
Battle lines over Britain’s most divisive bird
The strange saga of the Hen Harrier and the plan to reintroduce them to the south of England
How Native Ponies Are Transforming the Countryside
The native breed ponies being put to work conserving the UK's uplands and wild spaces
Rural life at a crossroads: Who will shape its future?
How can we create a thriving rural 'ecosystem' which encourages young people to stay in the countryside – or move there?
Jeremy Clarkson: Farming Fiasco or Rural Revolution?
Jeremy Clarkson might be a Marmite character – but shouldn't we be embracing his foray into farming, and the light his programme is shining onto the difficulties that farmers face?
From Dressage to Cross Country - Inside Three-Day Eventing
Never been to a three-day event before? Here's a handy guide to get you started
How do you make a racehorse?
From choosing a stallion to helping a foal to take its first steps; breeding a racehorse isn't simple, but it does come with its own rewards