Horse & Hound

Every week Horse & Hound brings horse lovers up-to-date with the latest news and event reports and provides expert equestrian advice on subjects including training and horse care, the latest equine products and feed. The weekly features inform and entertain inspiring readers to go out and ride to improve their horsemanship in every discipline from eventing to show jumping, dressage to showing, polo and hunting. It is also the must read for anyone wanting to buy or sell a horse.

Happy days

Government changes could affect doctors at horse events • Proposed new registration requirements could have a major impact on sport viability

New training to ensure all riders have fitting helmets • The module has been developed in conjunction with Cool Ridings and applies to all makes of riding hats

HORSES IN THE NEWS

Call for Government to consider equine therapy in education • The role of horses as teachers can have benefits to some, helping young people to re-engage with learning

IN BRIEF

How our personalities affect relationships with our horses • A study found riders with lower self-esteem tended to be more dominant over horses in training

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Emma immortalised on late Queen’s centenary • The rocking horse replica of the Fell mare has met her living inspiration

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

Hackney fear as numbers drop again • The breed has suffered another decline in the latest Rare Breeds Survival Trust watch list, but others have steadied

And finally… war horses

LETTERS

Horse & Hound

‘What the public thinks matters’ • Richard Davison on success abroad and difficult questions closer to home

‘I’m enjoying building back up’ • John Whitaker on returning from an operation, tight times and tack rules

Tom Strawson • From a lifelong passion for hunting to an unconventional return to eventing, the Badminton first-timer reflects on the lessons that have shaped him, his unexpected ambitions - and the cheap retrained racehorse now thriving at five-star

Gold Cup and Grand National-winning groom • Elliot Öhgren on juggling international amateur races with the responsibility of looking after multiple champions – and a ladies’ race faux-pas

Sarcoids: what we know • Sarcoids are the most common cancer in horses. Equine oncology consultants Professor Derek Knottenbelt and Jeremy Kemp-Symonds MRCVS talk to Catherine Welton about why catching them early is vital

Badminton locals • Badminton is upon us and with it, three impressive equestrian properties for sale that are all within 30 miles of the spring five-star

New in the ring • Check out the latest must-have innovations for you and your horse

What to watch • It’s the first chance of the season for showing’s titans to battle. Uncover what the judges of Royal Windsor’s biggest clashes are looking for with Bethan Simons

A line-up fit for a king • Royal Windsor’s showjumping line-up is one of its best yet. H&H showjumping editor Jennifer Donald is excited for the action and shares why you should be too

Meet the next generation

Badminton 2026 entries • Check out every horse and roder’s vital statistics, plus H&H eventing editor Pippa Roome’s form assessments

Rooke in the ribbons • A mother dusts off her show gear, and brothers - human and equine - are on form

A WELL-DECORATED YOUNGSTER IMPRESSES

“MUM COULDN’T RESIST HIM”

Victorious Volcano • A new combination shines, there’s sibling rivalry in lead-rein ranks, and a show team is on top form

STAR SHINES FOR THE WIN

“THE GRANDCHILDREN BEGGED TO TAKE HIM”

Quality Time comes of age • A busy five-star rider dominates the three-star, while the junior...