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.

Windsor magic

Working to protect British herd from African horse sickness • The Government is looking at how its contingency planning can be improved to protect our horses

Sport horse welfare on the EU parliament’s agenda • A leading voice calling for tougher oversight of welfare in sport horses chaired a discussion in European parliament

HORSES

IN BRIEF

Farewell to trailblazing para dressage pioneer • Tributes have flooded in to this “fierce competitor and inspirational mentor” who did so much to help others

Tributes to top jockey as she calls time on stellar career • Jockey Rachael Blackmore is retiring from the saddle, having made racing history

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Top showjumping returns to free-to-watch television • A new partnership means the Global Champions Tour will be on ITVX

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

Epic ride helps change driver attitude and save horses’ lives • Riders made their way from Lambourn to Royal Windsor in a bid to make drivers aware of safe passing

And finally… peak fitness

LETTERS

Horse & Hound

‘We’re sitting on a gold mine of talent’ • Anna Ross on helping set the next generation up for success in dressage

‘All the magic, despite logistical problems’ • Laura Kraut on Windsor’s five-star jumping and Nick Skelton’s will to win

Louis Hine • On the eve of the English high-goal season, Louis Hine has been making waves stateside. He tells Sarah Eakin about juggling school and his meteoric career, and stepping up in emotional circumstances

Radio presenter • Rupert Bell on “earning his spurs” in frontline journalism, family ties to racing, hunting and royalty - and the spy in his midst

Fire safety: own your plan • Fire on a yard will hopefully never occur, but advance planning can save lives if it does. BARTA’s Jim Green outlines what you need to do

WHAT’S NEW in the veterinary world? • Two pieces of recent research look at health concerns for showjumpers. Peter Green MRCVS reports

Performance ready • These show-day breeches are designed with style and comfort in mind, so you can look and feel good - and focus on competing at your best

Secret Somerset • For equestrians, the south-west’s hidden gem has it all, discovers Catherine Welton. But keep that to yourselves or it won’t stay hidden for long…

What’s on the market?

THE ART OF adding value • Equestrian properties are a niche investment and adding value isn’t always straightforward. Becky Murray asks experts for their tips for increasing the price tag without paying the earth

Using the right agent

Treasure Island finds gold • A hunter “titan” claims the title for a ninth time, a former hack excels and a worker nursed back to health wins

ARAB SPECIALIST SECURES TITLE

A ROYAL DOUBLE FOR RARE BREED

Show time is just exceptional • Two remarkable doubles and a star-studded championship feature, plus it’s third-time lucky for one champion

SILVER LINING FOR NUAGE NOIR

Magic in the castle • A former runner-up returns in triumph, a home-produced trio claim two titles and a young rider adds another championship to her tally

BIG BROTHER IS NOT TO BE OUTDONE

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