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.

Paying tribute

IN MEMORY OF The Queen – a happy and glorious life 21 April 1926-8 September 2022 • There is scarcely a facet of the equestrian world that has not benefited from the patronage – either personal or official – of Her Majesty The Queen. Horse & Hound acknowledges the influence of this great equestrian

The greatest horsewoman of all • The equestrian world is mourning the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Vaccine delays proposed as shortage hits Britain first • Horses’ annual boosters may be deferred in some cases as authorities aim to protect the health of the national herd

HORSES IN THE NEWS

The fight for ‘liberty and livelihood’ continues • It is 20 years since hundreds of thousands of people marched on London, and the battle for freedom goes on

Saboteurs sentenced after man’s tooth knocked down his throat • A teenage girl was among the victims of public order offences committed this year, for which five hunt saboteurs have been given suspended prison terms

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

IN BRIEF

Judges putting up fat ponies across the pond • A study at a prestigious show in the United States found the more overweight the pony, the higher it would score

And finally… goodbye, Ma’am

NEXT WEEK

LETTERS

The H&H Quiz

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‘Burghley dressage was inspiring’ • Carl Hester reflects on a feel-good championship and dressage at Burghley

‘Show animals retire the youngest’ • Why do show horses have comparatively short careers, asks Julie Templeton

Giuseppe della Chiesa • This year’s World Championships crosscountry course-designer and show director has many strings to his bow. The proud Italian hopes the upcoming competition at Pratoni will put the site back on the map, as Martha Terry discovers

Veterinary equine behaviourist • The Horse Trust’s director of behaviour Gemma Pearson on formalising her profession, fighting myths and why horses don’t enjoy being patted

Lumps and bumps • All manner of swellings may be found on a horse’s limbs; some harmless, others not. Matt Chesworth MRCVS explains the possibilities and when you should seek a vet’s input

Beyond the yard • Embrace autumn with these lovely pieces – ideal for treating yourself or others

Bittersweet triumphs mark end of an era • The 2022 BSHA championship show is cut short as the world comes to a standstill after the passing of The Queen

FIRST-SEASON STAR

“HE’S A REAL SHOWMAN”

“IT BROUGHT ALL THE MAGIC BACK”

‘It was a bit mind-blowing’ • As the HOYS qualifying circuit comes to a close, the last draw of tickets are won and combinations put the work in ahead of the final

MORE PRICE FAMILY PLACES CONFIRMED

‘Feloupe has everything’ • A newly married rider wins on a mare she hopes might be a team horse, a former four-star gelding takes the junior championship and big names land the open intermediates

TALKING POINT

COR BLIMEY

Big Cat is on the prowl • A horse whose bucks raise the roof rewards his rider, while two amateurs make their mark at this charity event

Deusser delivers a Killer blow • One of the world’s richest prizes is won with the sole triple clear, the Swedes...