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.

Being honest

Many horses’ needs aren't met: study finds chance to improve • Researchers say all must ensure horses have space, friends, forage and good experiences

Better judges’ cover a must to protect the sport's future • A group insurance option has been found to protect the officials showing needs – but only if enough sign up

HORSES IN THE NEWS

Challenging ourselves to be and do better for our horses • The 2024 FEI general assembly heard how we should all challenge ourselves to give horses the best lives possible

IN BRIEF

How horse simulators could help encourage people into riding • It is hoped the new model will help break down barriers to the sector for a wide range of people

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Scottish jockeys to benefit from fund's top services • A new centre in Galashiels has been built thanks to a legacy donation

IVF with frozen sperm is a ‘milestone’ in equine breeding • The first successful use of frozen semen in the technique has been recorded in an American study

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

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LETTERS

H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horse & Hound

‘It's time to stop apologising’ • William Funnell on ensuring the pastime we love stays socially acceptable

Emma Thomas • The Bramham under-25 champion talks to Pippa Roome about going for it in eventing, her two contrasting top horses and riding round Burghley nursing a serious kick injury

Services jumping champion • Captain Lara Dixon on revived showjumping dreams, learning to ride again – and the mare who made it happen

LJT Egebjerggards Samoa • Sophie Wells’ Paralympic bronze medallist is on track to be one of the best in the world. Oscar Williams meets her

Owner Henrietta Cheetham

Rubbed raw • Persistent itching is hard to live with, causing both physical and mental distress. Kieran O'Brien MRCVS explains what may cause it in horses, and what to do

A lousy problem

Midgey nuisance

Out on a limb

NOT THE USUAL SUSPECTS

A sorry tail

Style and substance • Looking for an impressive home for the humans as well as the horses? Here's our pick of striking equestrian properties in three corners of the country

Beyond the yard • Ideas and inspiration for splashing out on a special dog

For the love of dogs • Horses and “hounds” are inextricably linked. Sarah Isaacs speaks to some icons of the equestrian world to find out more about their pet pooch

The top dogs’ “special” tricks • EVERY dog has a trick that makes them unique – whether it's wanted is a different matter…

Channel your inner Munnings • Tackling the anatomy of a horse with a pen or paintbrush is a great leveller, but an admiration of the equine form is the only prerequisite for taking the plunge on a drawing course, finds Madeleine Silver

Half-term fun • The Tiverton Foxhounds’ children's meet is a huge success and very well attended

Joey • From huntsman's horse to huntsman's wife's horse, this superstar is pretty perfect – as long as he's in front

‘The hunt should be involved in the rural community’ • Charlie Barclay was one of the longest-serving and most...