Horse & Hound

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.

Farewell

New dog law has benefit as control order issued • Police have issued a control order after two horses were injured, and a dog was seen in their field

Final chance to have your say in trail-hunting ban consultation • The Government consultation on how to ban trail-hunting closes today and all are encouraged to submit a response

HORSES IN THE NEWS

IN BRIEF

OBITUARIES

How horse sport could tap into a base of 200 million new fans • A report has looked into how to attract and retain new fans, which could benefit all disciplines

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Brit wins French event after an FEI review • The FEI found that Storm Straker and Fever Pitch won Royal Jump CCI4*-S

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

BE Lite to allow unaffiliated riders a pathway to event • The idea is to encourage more people to try the sport with the same high standards but less pressure on riders

And finally… an epic ride

LETTERS

H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horse & Hound

‘It was a massive risk that paid off’ • Carl Hester on the “phenomenal” recent return of dressage at Hickstead

‘At least the FEI is making an effort’ • William Funnell talks aligning rules and pays tribute to “a fantastic human”

Tayla Mason • The New Zealand event rider on the message that changed her life and the horse who wouldn’t have his mane brushed for three years – but finished sixth at Badminton last month

Horses to watch

Sanctuary founder • Bernadette Langfield, who received a BEM this month, on the pony that launched the Shy Lowen Sanctuary and the five trespassing teenagers transformed by rescue horses

EGS: where are we now? • Devastating for both horses and owners, equine grass sickness remains incompletely understood. Rosie Olley MRCVS explains what we do know

Investing for the future

The wow factor • Three striking homes that catch the eye for a wide range of budgets – with plentiful equestrian facilities to match

Saddle up • Saddles designed to enhance the riding experience for every horse and rider

Well anchored • Is it time for a discipline- specific saddle? Bethany Stone discovers when to make the switch, how to make your choice and the best ways to fund your purchase

Try before you buy

‘I never lost faith in him’ • Bubby Upton marks an emotional comeback after a series of falls by repeating her 2025 victory in the showcase class

TALKING POINT

Dublin’s the capital • World Championship hopefuls vie to impress selectors as Aachen beckons

POPULAR PAIR LAND UNDER-25 TITLE

HOME-BRED WINS FOR SUCCESSFUL FAMILY

Shu makes the News • A rider targeting the Asian Games steps up a level, a 21-year-old mare wins and an amateur restores confidence with a third victory on the trot

A SEVEN-YEAR WAIT REWARDED

ICKE’S CONFIDENT AGAIN WITH THREE WINS

Rose blooms • A rare native makes history, a stud dominates section, and a first ticket for an Irish combination

“I CAN’T WAIT TO RIDE HIM THERE”

Picador is picture-perfect • A riding pony colt captures an elusive HOYS pass, eventers emerge victorious in the working hunter classes and a hack trots home £1,000 richer

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