Horse & Hound

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd 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.

Perfect 'Pete'

New treatment could cause change for arthritic horses • A combination of drugs had positive results in a clinical trial, compared with the use of corticosteroids

Calls to use data to make eventing safer for all • Researchers behind three major studies hope for more engagement on the findings they have produced so far

HORSES

IN BRIEF

OBITUARIES

Kissing spines treatment is just the start of the journey • Surgery or medication has to be followed by a long-term programme of rehabilitation

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Welfare warning over use of oils and gels on ponies • Competitors have been warned about the use of the products in hot weather

Supporters urged to act now to protect trail hunting's future • The threat to hunting with hounds is the biggest since the previous form was banned in 2005, it has been stressed

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

And finally… Barbie girl

LETTERS

Horse & Hound

‘Good manners go a long way' • Gratitude, mementos and the upcoming Euros are on Piggy March's mind

‘Delays put animals' lives at stake' • Travelling to Europe is still proving tricky post Brexit, says Graham Fletcher

Ellie Hirst • The 26-year-old is making headway in the working hunter and showjumping spheres from her Norfolk base. Alex Robinson learns about the horses who made her and the ones to watch

Chair of British Horse Loggers • Kate Mobbs-Morgan on the high emotions of working with horses, and the need for a stubborn streak

Imhotep • Charlotte Dujardin's top horse is brilliant, bouncy - but not as bold as he might seem, finds Polly Bryan

Groom Alan Davies

Windgalls - when to worry • Windgalls can look alarming, but what do horse owners need to know about them and when are they of concern?

Articular windgalls

ANATOMY OF THE TENDON SHEATH

Happy hacking • A trio of equestrian homes with direct access to superb off-road riding

Ready for action • The best cross-country boots are lightweight, fit well and offer excellent protection against impact. Which pair are you picking up?

A manual for a champion • Caroline Moore's new book is a thorough, precise guide through her training system, with detailed exercises and performance-enhancing ideas

Training to win

Training to learn

A podium mentality

Pidgley packs a punch • Annabella Pidgley spearheads a golden week for Britain's young riders, with personal bests and medals galore

Graham grabs podium spot • Britain snatch a medal after a dramatic team competition, with Myles Graham reaching an individual podium as well

FOUR TEAMS ON THE PODIUM

Ten ways to boost a horse's value • If you have a horse to sell you'll want to improve his value while ensuring him a good home. H&H explains how…

Eton finds his groove • A horse who was once so nervous he was “almost unrideable” takes an Area Festival double, while one yard enjoys a field day at 2023's first summer regionals

“I AM ALLOWING HIM PLENTY OF TIME”

“SHE'S THE MOST WILLING PONY IN THE WORLD”

Sims' squad dominates

Corky conquers his fears

Romance blossoms with...