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.
Aiming high
Equine vision is at risk from growing antibiotic resistance • Research has found resistant eye infections are threatening animals’ sight - prevention is key
Riders urged to consults vets rather than AI after concerning survey • RSPCA research has found that 10% of owners routinely use artificial intelligence for advice on their animals’ care
HORSES IN THE NEWS
MPs debate call for public list and life bans for abuse • Parliament has debated a petition signed by thousands calling for a national register of those who abuse animals
IN BRIEF
Efforts to boost para jumping as opportunities have declined • Riders say their sport has declined since Covid, but new efforts are being made to promote it
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
Thousands back calls to save the hill ponies • Although politicians have condemned any cull, action is yet to be taken
GOOD WEEK
BAD WEEK
Hickstead Derby hero retires aged 20 to live with his old friends • Gentlemen VH Veldhof has bowed out on a high to live with one of his first riders and a horse he grew up with
And finally… foal!
LETTERS
H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES
Horse & Hound
‘Who gets the Aachen call-up?’ • Pippa Roome assesses the line-up for British World Championship selection
‘We must adapt to face challenges’ • Vicky Smith on travelling horses, bitless bridles and hot competitions
Rachel Turner • The working hunter star has picked up where she left off last season with championship tickets already in the bag. Rachel Turner reflects on starting out on a shoestring, building struggling rider confidence and the superstitious streak that channels her quest for a major win with the horses
On the record
Horses to watch
Showjumping commentator • Phil Ghazala on how an article in H&H led to an accidental career move, why his favourite horse isn't a showjumper and how sometimes silence is golden, even for a commentator
Lostock Up Till Dark • This special mare is winning as a coloured pony as well as in hack ranks. Bethan Simons meets her
Does it hurt? • Key to effective pain management for horses is recognising the signs. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains what they are, and how to respond
Assess first, pain relief second
Extra oomph • Fuel a heavier workload safely with this selection of bucket feeds, specifically formulated to support horses with elevated energy requirements
‘He keeps surprising me’ • Jack Whitaker pays tribute to the horse who has kept his career on the road, while Holly Smith continues her stellar form
“SHE'S A GOOD MARE”
Cicerouna rises to the top • Robert Bevis enjoys success both in the saddle and as a trainer, as big classes offer plenty of excitement
“EVERYTHING CAME TOGETHER”
Top Gun finds the need for speed • Laura Renwick's blue-blooded home-bred scorches to victory and a champion six-year-old continues to show promise
‘He's a bit of a freak’
“MY COMPETITIVE SPIRIT KICKED IN”
‘He's a fighter’ • There's an emotional prize-giving for Brazil's Stephan de Freitas Barcha as he enjoys his first five-star grand prix win
SPRUCE DELIVERS A DIFFERENT SPORT
‘There's much more to come’...