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.

A sound summer

Eventing and numbers confirmed for LA 2028 • The International Olympic Committee gives eventing the nod, with numbers the same as Paris

Lying horse dealer who made repeated excuses avoids prison • Emma Bamber has been given a suspended sentence for charges relating to sales of horses across Britain in 2018

HORSES IN THE NEWS

Welfare group flags ‘systemic’ issues at FEI World Cup Final • Independent welfare stewards reported positives and negatives from the flagship indoor event in Switzerland

IN BRIEF

Young horse classes and jumping qualifications are up for debate • Top names in the sport are looking at whether young jumping horses are doing too much, too soon

Blood on the flanks

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Equestrian business uncertainty owing to Trump's import tariffs • The turmoil created by the US president's changing new tariffs could have implications for the horse world

▲ GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

Late eventer's legacy to benefit others

LETTERS

H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horse & Hound

‘Tough for organisers and riders’ • The weather is more than just small talk in eventing, says Mark Phillips

‘Always be prepared with a plan B – and plan C!’ • Simon Reynolds on setting young horses up for a long and happy career

Padraig McCarthy • The Irish eventer talks to Pippa Roome about his hopes for the special home-bred who won Blenheim's young horse class last year and his and wife Lucy's breeding and sales operation

Grand National commentator • Gina Bryce on becoming the first female to call the Grand National for over 70 years, and why felt-tip pens are handy

Nick Rockett • The 2025 Grand National winner stands at barely 16hh but has a big personality, the heart of a lion and some “bizarre” habits. Jennifer Donald meets him

Keep injury at bay • Avoiding injury and its consequences is always preferable to having to treat a problem. Thijs de Bont MRCVS explains how orthopaedic check-ups and exercise management can help

Exercise tips for injury prevention

Gorgeous Georgian • If you like the Georgian look, check out this trio of spectacular homes in different parts of the UK – each with stabling and an arena to boot

Rainproof your spring • Keep your horse protected against showers with this selection of no-fill rugs that are perfect to have on hand when the seasons are changing

A case for Dr Green? • When a horse has slight or intermittent lameness, it can be tempting to see if he improves with rest rather than investigate fully straight away. But there are issues with this route, finds Ellie Hughes

CASE STUDY

WHAT'S THAT lump? • An unexpected swelling on a horse is enough to catch anyone off guard. From how a haematoma forms to helping them heal, Robyn Graham MRCVS tells all

Other haematomas

Townend rules Norfolk again • The undisputed king of Burnham Market punches in yet another win here en route to Badminton, and a one-eyed horse is also among the victors

A RAFT OF WITHDRAWALS AFTER DRY WEATHER

A win after a ‘silly’ fall • One rider returns from a broken shoulder to win, while horses with famous parents are among the...