Horse & Hound

Published by TI Media Limited 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.

Something in common

Farewell to one of the greatest horsemen • The equestrian community is mourning the superb talent and gentleman that was Allister Hood

New suggestion in ongoing double bridle controversy • The FEI has proposed special grand prix classes for riders who want to use a snaffle be tried and evaluated next year

HORSES IN THE NEWS

Trainer suspended for three months for ethics violation • Andreas Helgstrand said he should not be held responsible for the rider's response to the training advice he gave

IN BRIEF

New tool to measure noseband tightness welcomed by experts • The FEI has announced that the gauge will be rolled out at events next year

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

MPs to discuss improvements to our firework legislation • The aim is to raise awareness among those who have power to change appropriate legislation

And finally… a unique ring

BAD WEEK

GOOD WEEK

LETTERS

H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horse & Hound

‘The stewards had far keener eyes’ • Laura Tomlinson on her terrific end to the season – and a HOYS faux pas

‘The talent seekers final needs a rethink’ • Graham Fletcher weighs up the merits of the novice titles at HOYS

Lottie Fry • Winning Olympic medals is all part of a day's work for Lottie Fry, who takes her latest championship haul in her stride as she knuckles back down to work. Kate Johnson finds out more about her extraordinary mindset and path to the top

Equine vet • Bobby McEwen on his love of National Hunt, a faux pas while riding out for The late Queen Mother, and looking after stars from Derby winners to Olympic sport horses

Medoc De Toxandria • The horse deemed not good enough at five is now among the world's best. Jennifer Donald meets a character for whom no five-star track is too tough

Groom Paul Drew

Battling the blues • Humans are not alone in experiencing seasonal depression. Liz Richardson MRCVS explains how the winter months can dampen equine spirits too

WHAT'S NEW in the veterinary world? • Peter Green MRCVS considers two recent papers, one on rewilding using horses and one on selective breeding

The importance of being social

Supporting seniors • During the winter months our older horses need a little more care. We've rounded up feeds that are specifically made to help meet those senior needs

Winter fuel • From the native shedding summer weight to the hunter in full work, how can you ensure each horse type thrives this winter? Sarah Isaacs asks nutrition experts

How I make it work

Ladies first! • The “old guard” may not totally approve, but ladies-only days’ hunting are proving extremely popular and are a great way to boost funds, as Tessa Waugh discovers

‘Too much time spent hunting!’ • Gareth Watchman's daughter's school report is a familiar one to many

‘Sport of the highest order’ • Albert Buckle was a first-rate huntsman – and much more than that, as Alastair Jackson explains in the latest of his series about great foxhunters he knew personally

Keeping the flame alive • Hugh HarrisonAllen has retired after 34 years as master of the Cresselly, but his family have been at the heart of the pack for...