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.

Older and wiser

Perfect storm for industry after budget confirmed • The minimum wage is to increase again, and bosses will also be hit by increased national insurance

Shows' challenges as British international event cancels • The dressage festival at Hickstead will not run in 2025 as it could not be made viable, highlighting issues shows face

HORSES IN THE NEWS

OBITUARIES

IN BRIEF

Poor working conditions and the effects on grooms' mental health • New research shows the impact of bad and the benefits of good employment, for all in the industry

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Horse world mourns as two leading figures lost • Captain Con Power and Guy Avis have died, aged 71 and 77 respectively

'Baffling' US dressage ban on some headpieces • The US federation has introduced a rule banning a certain type of headpiece – only in pure dressage

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

And finally… £1,000 1p

LETTERS

H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horse & Hound

'Judging really is a devil of a job' • Pammy Hutton on judging, rollkur and the downside of social media

'Racing, drink, music, fun and a party' • Kim Bailey on welcoming young racegoers and differing financial rewards

Michael Owen • There's plenty of synergy between top-class football and racing, proves Michael Owen as his Manor House Stables continues to churn out winners under trainer Hugo Palmer. Martha Terry pays a visit to the striker's Cheshire base

Exclusive Embryos & Racing Dreams

Veteran advocate • Society founder Julianne Aston on transforming her “passion for old horses” into a huge showing enterprise

A new way forward • Worm control in horses is vital, but established methods will not remain effective for much longer. Tim Mair FRCVS explains why and how we need to change

CANTER caveats

New in the ring • Be prepared this winter with these new products for you and your horse

'Use it - or lose it' • Not everyone wants to reach for the pipe and slippers at a certain age. Becky Murray speaks to some veteran horse-and-rider combos for their secrets of human and equine longevity

The bionic showjumper of Scotland

Access all areas Cavalier Centre • The Cavalier Centre is a fully accessible, state-of-the-art equestrian centre designed to improve lives through horse-based activities. Ellie May Forrester pays a visit

She's a corker • Communication, says long-standing and highly respected Belvoir master Lady Sarah McCorquodale, is the key to all, as Catherine Austen discovers

Peanut • From “dangerous, scary” to hedge-hopping brilliance, hunting has been the making of this unstable but very lovable equine character

Jankorado hits the jackpot • Paul Sims is triumphant despite his interrupted jump-off preparation and a borrowed horse comes up trumps

“I'VE PINCHED HIM TO KEEP HIM TICKING OVER”

Smith hits flying form • A “her way or no way” mare helps Zoe Smith to an impressive ribbon haul and a rider beats his own boss to the top spot

Myers beats his boss

BLUE CHIP QUALIFIERS ROUND-UP

Lording it over the rest • Horses who have returned from injury, a second...