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.

Exposure

Calls for new pathway to aid five-star entries • Irish eventer Sam Watson believes a steeplechase at lower levels could boost numbers at the very top

Support for changes to young horse world final • Five-year-olds will be judged by optimum time, rather than against the clock, and eligibility rules have been introduced

HORSES IN THE NEWS

Dressage has a future - if we accept the issues and change • A panel discussed the question “Can dressage be saved?” considering young horse classes, riders and equipment

IN BRIEF

Ensuring thoroughbreds’ wellbeing through every stage of their lives • Leading figures debated existing and new ideas for giving horses the best possible experiences

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Major change for the 2026 national eventing champs • The British open at Hartpury will run in the CCI4*-S with a bigger prize

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

Racing falls decreasing but safety work is not completed yet • A study has considered fall numbers and injury statistics in all types of racing in Ireland

And finally… a real saviour

LETTERS

H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horse & Hound

‘I've been warned never to discuss this’ • Pammy Hutton on when running reins work and judging inconsistencies

A ‘godsend’ leads to show debut • Adrian Whiteway on achieving the unachievable and exciting new pairs

Sandy McLean • a breakthrough to the big time in 2026. Becky Murray finds out about his call-up to the Middle East and the 17.2hh giant that put him on the map

Eventing coach and mentor • Former five-star rider Christie Wright on how her own experiences and competitive career have helped to shape her coaching role today at the highest level

Fight the flies • Help keep your horse cool and protected from pesky flies and other irritating insects this summer with this selection of fly rugs

Bang for your buck • On a budget but don't want to skimp on facilities for your horses? These properties offer stabling, grazing and an arena – all for under a million

Turning eyesores to eye candy • Could you transform a fixer-upper into your dream equestrian home? Becky Murray finds out what it takes

Joy for Jim • An amateur triumphs over the professionals and claims a prestigious title, a working hunter beats the odds, and The King and Queen take a win

EVENTING-BRED MARE IS WORKING SHOW HORSE STAR

“I WAS JUST HOPING TO GET THE RIGHT LEGS!”

It's Showtime, folks! • History is made in the Castle Arena, young pairs perform beyond their years and decorated mares reign

“A DREAM COME TRUE”

Fudge the sweetest of them all • A New Forest gelding ices the cake for his producer, a decorated flat pony jumps to working hunter glory and a Fell stallion makes dreams come true

“IT'S ALL WORTH IT”

LIKE MOTHER, LIKE SON

Pied Piper plays a winning tune • Former worker debuts and wins in-hand, and there's a Shetland one-two in the ridden championship

Wonga on the money • A racehorse, a worrier and a worker all enjoy their moments of glory

Rain can't stop play • Seasoned combinations shine for ridden spoils, but a low-mileage colt captures the in-hand title

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