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.

Top stories

MPs unite to tell Government why road safety is crucial • Equestrians’ safety on the road was the subject of a parliamentary debate that had support across the party spectrum

HORSES

OBITUARIES

IN BRIEF

Waste to wonder: horse poo creates a plastic substitute • A novel method that produces cellulose from equine manure could benefit the horse industry

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Frangible team travel the world to improve safety • The team is helping spread the word on the newest deformable fences

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

Scheme to get young people into riding could go further • A participation project has benefitted those involved and is one of many efforts to remove barriers to horses

And finally… Blue Thursday

LETTERS

Horse & Hound

‘You build trust by proving reform’ • Richard Davison on rehabilitation and why success in the arena isn’t enough

Brough Scott • As Brough Scott collects yet another award for his contribution to racing, he tells Kate Johnson about his first sight of Arkle, his transition from jockey to journalist and galloping Red Rum

CrossCountry App co-founder • Jose Diacono on a career in computing and the family-run course-mapping app that has transformed the cross-country experience for riders, officials and spectators

Ad Blue • Bought unseen as a youngster, this charming cob blossomed into more than his owner bargained for. Bethan Simons speaks to those who know him best

Feather foes • Leg mites can make a horse’s life miserable. Kieran O’Brien MRCVS explains when they occur and what can be done about them

CPL: a lifelong affliction

Take the edge off • Supplements designed to help support your horse during stressful situations, such as travelling, competition or changes in routine

Going it alone • The freedom to work for ourselves may seem an attractive proposition, but there are pros and cons. Catherine Waterfall finds out what it takes to become a successful freelance groom

Like ducks to water • Many horses start off cautious about water and lose all momentum once in it. Ellie Hughes finds out how to teach a horse to maintain his impulsion in the wet stuff

Water training checklist

Fuel the season • Underlying conditions make fuelling sensitive competition horses challenging. Martha Terry asks nutritionists how to feed for gut health, energy and performance

Enthusiasm, optimism and continuity • The relentlessly positive spirit of the VWH hounds and their huntsman is infectious during a good day’s sport

Finding freedom in freestyle • Riders using their voice in the ring, brave returns after setbacks and careful step-ups shaped an encouraging start to the year

‘He’s a real pro’

A brave return rewarded

A ROCKSTAR TALENT EMERGES

Home-bred mare’s comeback

Astrade seals the deal • An exciting mare steps up and one young rider continues her flying form despite snow hindering her preparation

‘It was a bit of a shock’

Perfect Picador is top of the class • William Funnell earns grand prix success with the sole first-round clear and Steve Guerdat battles back from injury

“I’M STILL CLIMBING THE ROAD BACK TO HEALTH”

NEWS IN BRIEF

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