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.

Role models

Changing an environment changes horses’ behaviour • What your horse wants you to know – and how a beaver's experience could improve welfare

What is needed to improve welfare for all horses • Expert panellists considered legislation, putting our money where our mouths are and showing the right way to do it

HORSES IN THE NEWS

Olympic champion to bow out in front of home crowd • Ben Maher's medal-winning superstar ride Explosion W will officially retire at London International Horse Show

IN BRIEF

Video in warm-up areas allowed and the FEI clarifies blood rules • Certain changes to international dressage rules will apply, or continue to apply, in competition

BLOOD RULES

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Charlotte Dujardin to make her London return • The double Olympic champion heads a stellar list of World Cup entries

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

Mixed reactions to new working hunter pony rules • The British Show Pony Society has made changes to some 2026 classes and Royal International qualifiers

And finally… giraffe op

LETTERS

H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horse & Hound

‘We need to find new audiences’ • Laura Tomlinson on rebuilding dressage for a new generation

Harrison Ashton • The 24-year-old dressage star tells Oscar Williams about swapping the influencer tag for international results and proving himself as a rider on the rise

The officials’ club chair • Andy Griffiths, chair of the International Eventing Officials Club and a technical delegate for over 30 years, on being smuggled into Belarus and what riders should do before their first event

Vermento • The Whitaker family home-bred has taken Robert to dual King George V Gold Cup wins and a host of other career-defining moments. Jennifer Donald meets the 17hh black stallion

Feeding for recovery • Nutrition and welfare are intertwined and both remain vital when a horse is on box rest. Edward Busuttil MRCVS demystifies feeding the resting horse

THE VET

Supplements for support

Say yes to Yorkshire • A selection of sought-after equestrian homes, nestled within God's own country

Magic of the festive ride • Behind Britain's glittering Christmas rides lie endangered Shires, life-changing therapy ponies, and communities united by the sound of hoofbeats. Suzi Lewis-Barned uncovers the magic that makes this tradition so special

Little donkey, little donkey • A standing dish at every Christmas nativity, the humble donkey often steals the show – but beyond the festive spotlight, what does life hold for these remarkable equids? Suzi Lewis-Barned goes behind the scenes

‘All I remember is mucking out!’ • Last-minute presents bought at Olympia, mucking out on the big day and escaping ponies – famous equestrians share their childhood Christmas memories with Catherine Welton

Rider's delights • Gifts for the horse rider in your life

Perfect presents • Spread joy to the sport fans and ringside supporters this Christmas

Picks for the pony-mad • A selection of gift ideas perfect for any ponyloving youngster

Your horse • Show your horse how much you love them with this selection of gifts

The much-loved family member • Treat your...