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.

Old stars and new voices

Farewell to a champion who was rider’s best friend • Hayley Watson-Greaves’ superstar Rubins Nite has died aged 21, after a happy retirement

Starting gun fired as date in for trail-hunting ban consultation • The community is rallying for the fight as the Government has confirmed the next steps in its plan for an outright ban

HORSES

IN BRIEF

Equestrian access strategy may inspire other councils • A Welsh county council has been praised for its thorough report and framework to improve access for equestrians

Caution urged after controversial claims about laminitis and diet • Owners are advised to seek advice from professionals, not self-proclaimed “experts”

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Trainer jailed for sexual activity with a child • The instructor and a woman were found guilty at a trial in August

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

Concerns over plan to ‘weaken’ the blood rules in showjumping • Thousands of people have signed a petition calling on the FEI to keep elimination for cases of equine blood

More people are Riding a Dream

LETTERS

Horse & Hound

‘It’s time to find our voice’ • Anna Ross says it’s time for equestrian sport to champion its heroes

‘We need movers and shakers’ • Graham Fletcher looks back at past times at Britain’s great shows

‘A change in the pecking order’ • Kim Bailey looks to the next generation with changes afoot

Josh Newman • The point-to-point trainer led his team to a second consecutive 2024/25 national champion yard title last season. Alex Robinson discovers if a hat-trick is on the cards

Equestrian centre owner • Kelsall Hill’s Phil Latham on the highs and lows of running events, and the time he “kidnapped” Rishi Sunak

A side issue • Sidebone itself rarely causes lameness, but it can lead to conditions that do. Thijs de Bont MRCVS explains why, and measures to help avoid such problems

WHAT’S NEW in the veterinary world? • Peter Green MRCVS reports on recent research into horses’ biodynamics of movement in various roles

New in the ring • Check out the latest product releases for you and your horse

‘They owe us nothing’ • How do we give our horses the retirement they deserve in old age, whether they’ve been a superstar or a happy hacker? Suzi Lewis-Barned finds out

Weathering the storm • How is climate change - and consequently evolving farming practices - affecting hunting? Andrew Sallis finds out

Masterless are magnificent • The team chasing season concludes at the Cotswold with wins for non-thoroughbreds, while Team Fox Grant and Team Ride Away 4 also snatch victories

BYRD REACHES NEW HEIGHTS

Thrusters lead the charge

GG is the bees knees

Tycoon proves his worth • A rider who is equally at home on the racetrack and a promising new partnership are among the inaugural winners at this much-lauded new event

“YOU COULD PUT YOUR GRANDMA ON HER”

BRITS ENJOY DUTCH DELIGHT

Diversity and dedication shine • From Friesians to former racehorses, natives to draughts, partnerships of every type showed what dedication and good training can achieve

The most consistent horse I’ve ever had’ • Winning streaks, clean rounds and reliable...