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.

Celebrating our heroes

Owner speaks up after her horsebox overturns • The owner of a horse trapped for hours after an M6 collision hopes her experience may help others

New rule for blood on horses proposed for showjumping • Federations will vote on a final proposed rule that scraps terminology relating to “minor” cases of blood

HORSES IN THE NEWS

IN BRIEF

OBITUARIES

Enrichment can improve horses' time in stables, research finds • A study has compared the impact of providing stable mirrors, balls and hay feeders

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Owners urged to act after strangles increase • More cases have already been reported in 2025 than the annual UK average

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

Confusion over rules on shod horses in showing classes • The owner of a former racehorse said she cannot understand the need to shoe all-round for ridden showing

And finally… cool riding

LETTERS

H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horse & Hound

‘The equestrian world needs its own Clarkson’ • Pammy Hutton on why horses need their moment in the media spotlight

‘Camaraderie, community – and curtains’ • Jodie Hall McAteer on HOYS and being based in Britain versus Europe

Adrian Whiteway • From crying en route to his first riding lesson to being on the multi-garlanded British showjumping squad, Adrian Whiteway tells Eleanor Jones about his rise up the ranks

Showjumping model • Myrtle Hallion on juggling jumping, catwalks and schoolwork – and why horses are “truly a gift”

Hardworking HOCKS • Wear and tear over time will affect all horses' hocks, leading to osteoarthritis, or bone spavin, although the extent varies in individuals. Thijs de Bont MRCVS explains

Keep them moving

Barefoot boots • Are you looking for an alternative to shoes? Here is a selection of hoof boots designed to offer extra protection and support for unshod horses

YOUR VOTE, YOUR HERO!

Dressage Horse of the Year • A Paralympic “ambassador” and a grand prix newcomer are among the stars of the dressage stage this season. Which of these top horses catches your eye?

Hit-Air Event Horse of the Year • These four outstanding British-based event horses are rewriting history, pushing their rivals and thrilling their fans

Showjumping Horse of the Year • European Championship stars, a Hickstead history-maker and team stalwarts are the showjumpers vying for top honours this year

Show Horse of the Year • Four fabulous types who have wowed the judges in the show ring this year – which would top your line-up?

Zoetis Professional Rider of the Year • Which of these six pros – who have each delivered glittering performances on the world's biggest stages – takes your vote?

Amateur Rider of the Year • Long-haul flights and solving crimes are all in a day's work for these busy amateurs, who juggle their jobs outside horses with their competitive goals

Young Rider of the Year • There's a buzz about the burgeoning talent in the youth ranks. Which of these under-25 talents looks set for stardom?

SPILLERS Horse Feeds Pony of the Year • Four fabulous ponies who have given their all for numerous riders and instilled a lifelong love of equestrianism in their connections

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