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.

Burghley beckons

More riding schools lost while some are thriving • Since 2022, 84 schools have closed but there is positivity about attitude and ways to succeed

Defending champions runaway favourites as Burghley kicks off • The draw has been made for the five-star, and the data analysers have made their predictions on who will win

HORSES IN THE NEWS

IN BRIEF

Most riders who use side- and draw reins lack the right skill • A study has found that those who use auxiliary reins are often influenced by others and have limited knowledge

Great fun and a huge contribution – eminent stud to close after 30 years • Jane Holderness-Roddam has announced that West Kington is to close as she retires at the end of 2025

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

OBITUARY

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

Riders baff led by £32,000 concrete steps ‘improvement’ on bridleway • Some riders say the new steps are an improvement but others say they are concerned about their horses’ safety

And finally… best behaviour

LETTERS

Horse & Hound

‘Frankly, I was shocked’ • Pammy Hutton on falling entries and why para dressage needs real belief

‘Kindness and good sportsmanship’ • Ronnie Lee Jones calls out some unacceptable behaviour at recent shows

Alex Harrison-West • Dressage’s busiest multitasker talks to Oscar Williams about barefoot grand prix horses, escapades on the road and unconventional starts

Disability campaigner • Former point-to-point jockey Rhona Elliot on her trajectory from hiding away her MS to founding a racing syndicate to raise funds

Helping with heat at home

The new norm? • Heatwaves are becoming more frequent in the UK, and we need to adapt when they occur. Kieran O’Brien MRCVS explains how to help horses handle high heat

Keeping cool at competitions

Travelling in comfort

Outdoor adventure • The right boots are an equestrian essential, and these functional yet fashionable country styles tick all the right boxes – perfect for those who are on the go all day

‘It’s an initiative test for riders' • Two-time Burghley winner Pippa Funnell walks this year’s track, assessing the impact of the route being reversed for the first time in some years

Better with age? • Given that mastering the complexities of competing at five-star level can take many years, does it really matter what age you are when you reach this landmark? Ellie Hughes investigates

“You have to keep believing it will happen”

How to follow • Make sure you have all the information on how to follow Burghley at your fingertips, whether you’re there in person or watching from home

How to watch

A team in transition • The Dutch look untouchable, says H&H’s dressage editor Oscar Williams, as Britain rebuilds and Ireland’s young stars step into the spotlight

Great Britain

THE FORMAT

Ireland

Look out for…

INDIVIDUAL FAVOURITES

How to follow • Whether you’re ringside or refreshing from afar, here’s your must-have guide to everything happening in Ermelo

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