Lost grasslands, the waste of wool - and letters to the editor

In this episode, we have the equestrian, wildlife and farming sections, plus the Letters to the Editor: Laura Wilson watched a therapist treat her horse – and gave up accounting to train as a McTimoney animal chiropractor As weaning begins for this year’s foals, the stud begins to focus on sales, says Lucy Procter of The Glanvilles Stud The August ground was so hard that Team Bartlett headed north in search of softer going for Equador MW and Cor y Taran, says Toots Bartlett Autumn is the season of abundance, even after a summer drought, says foraging expert Carl Mintern as he enjoys the literal fruits of the season Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Marine Awareness Officer Julie Hatcher shares the story of work to monitor the recently arrived furrowed crab. We’ve lost a staggering 97 per cent of our species-rich grassland since the 1930s. Growing a wildflower meadow in your back garden isn’t quite as simple as you might think – but it’s important to try, says writer Jane Adams Once a major business, English wool is now a wasted opportunity – the industry needs an urgent rethink, says Andrew Livingston Letters to the Editor - listen to what others think (our postbag is always open - send emails to [email protected] )