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.

Glory days

Involvement of horses in sport is ethically justifiable • A study finds horse sport can be justified, as long as certain conditions are met

HORSES IN THE NEWS

OBITUARIES

IN BRIEF

Factors identified that could affect cross-country success • Researchers think their work identifying factors associated with success could improve safety

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Calls to help promote rare equine breeds • Britain's endangered horses and ponies should be “shouted about”

Businesses’ contributions are recognised at industry awards • The equestrian firms and new products of the year have been honoured at the 2023 BETA International event

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

BETA INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNERS

LETTERS

The H&H Quiz

Horse & Hound

‘Let's have more vertical fences’ • Andrew Nicholson analyses Burghley's course and which riders impressed

‘Current amateur rulings are frustrating’ • Rebecca Penny on why showing societies need to come together and unite

Jane Holderness-Roddam • The 1968 Badminton winner discusses the pros and cons of the changing sport of eventing with Luz Wollocombe, and analyses how her top horses would have fared in today's elite levels

Racing TV presenter • Former jockey Leonna Mayor on a love of horses, the highs and lows of race-riding, and how her former career has worked to inform her new one

On the surface • Thrush is a common and easily spotted hoof condition that can affect the deeper structures of the hoof. Here's what you need to know

Pretty as a picture • Equestrian gems around the country to fit all budgets

Prepared for the elements • A lightweight turnout rug is a godsend during any spells of mild and wet weather, but which one would suit your horse's needs best?

The ballet of the working horse • A Lusitano display team is bound for London this Christmas. Briony Reed goes to Portugal for an insight into their preparations

Izilot comes of age • Ros Canter nets a third top-level win this season in a duel between the world champion and the world number one. And Harry Meade has a second top result this month

IS PARIS CALLING?

Townend showcases another rising star • The Burghley winner follows up at Blenheim with an “exceptional” Irish-bred mare and Piggy March has a round to remember

PATIENCE AND TRAINING PAY OFF

MURPHY'S MAGIC TOUCH

Britnell Floors the opposition • A mare bequeathed to her rider earns her third Badminton grassroots ticket

ON FORM

“IT WAS DO OR DIE”

Payne's perfect comeback

Hester on high • Carl Hester regains the top national title with En Vogue, but a newer grand prix horse pushes the pair all the way

“THEY COULDN'T HAVE GONE BETTER”

‘A girl with attitude’ • A “phenomenal” mare continues her impressive winning streak and a super-consistent stallion takes a supreme title

“TO SCORE WHAT WE DID SPEAKS OF CHARLOTTE'S TRAINING”

Exhilaration for Goodwin • An experienced nationals competitor comes away with her first “proper” title, while a battle royale takes place between top names

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