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.

Looking to the future

Proposed veterinary reforms could affect the equine sector • The Government's competition watchdog has released its report on the veterinary industry

Scheme asks sellers to give more horse details to buyers • Individuals will be asked to disclose relevant information directly, before the formal pre-purchase examination

HORSES IN THE NEWS

Changes to flag penalties and double bridle rules proposed • National federations are to vote on proposed rule changes for 2026 at the FEI General Assembly in November

IN BRIEF

Challenging humans’ views of good lives for their horses • Research has looked into owners’ conflicting views about their horses’ welfare and lives

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Dressage releases its first equine welfare plan stats • One year on, British Dressage has published details of action taken

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

Top names back firework call but Government remains unmoving • Celebrities and top riders are among those supporting a petition for change, to which the Government has replied

And finally… a new future?

LETTERS

H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horse & Hound

‘Balance and rideability are Price-less’ • Kylie Roddy assesses what's needed to succeed at the French five-star at Pau

‘Do we have too many judges?’ • Stuart Hollings on ill-qualified judges and the hot topics of the season

Guy Lavender • Attendance may be waning at race meetings, but the latest Cheltenham Racecourse CEO has solutions. Guy Lavender discusses Festival tweaks and the magic of horses with Kate Johnson

Broadcaster and podcaster • Nicole Brown on her trajectory from fangirling Mary King to commentating alongside Ian Stark - and how her curious nature has stood her in good stead

McGregor Of Millfield • This charming Highland pony is just the second gelding in the history of the championship to claim the breed spoils at the Royal Highland. Bethan Simons speaks to those who know him best

A critical angle • Hoof pastern conformation can be influential in the development of lameness. Merry Smith MRCVS outlines its significance and the problems that can result

Hoof pastern axes • Conformational differences create variation in the hoof pastern axis of each horse, increasing potential injury risk

To suit all budgets • Three lovely homes for three very different prices

Extra calories • Feeding for condition can be tricky – these feeds are specifically formulated to support condition and muscle development, and provide all-round nutrition

Winter weight-watch • Whether you're feeding a poor-doer or a good-doer, many factors need to be considered when planning their winter ration – especially this year – discovers Catherine Welton

Dos and don'ts

What happened to the ‘Rachael Blackmore effect’? • Rachael Blackmore inspired a new generation by smashing glass ceilings in a male-dominated, physically punishing sport. So where are jump racing's next female superstars? Jennifer Donald explores

MEET THE STARS: TABITHA WORSLEY

MEET THE RISING STARS: ISABELLE RYDER

Tuned in • If you borrowed a top rider's headphones, what would you hear? Bethany Stone finds out

Smart schooling • As...