Horse & Hound

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd 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.

Avoiding ailments

The need for eventing to pull together to secure its future • From riders and owners to fans and organisers, everyone has to play their part for eventing to thrive

Lack of evidence to support neck X-rays in vettings • A new study has found that cervical imaging may be of limited value in pre-purchase examinations

HORSES IN THE NEWS

OBITUARIES

IN BRIEF

Campaign to build trust tackles concerns head-on • British racing has taken a new approach to educate fans and the public about racehorse welfare

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

First Black international para rider aims to be role model • Tegan Vincent-Cooke hopes to inspire other people of colour into equestrianism, as there is still work to be done

And finally… it's for you

LETTERS

The H&H Quiz

Horse & Hound

‘Teamwork makes the dream work’ • Carl Hester on the hard work being done behind the scenes ahead of Paris

‘No atmosphere was lost’

Robbie Llewellyn • Covid chicken sales and working on Hollywood blockbusters might be an unlikely route to National Hunt success, but Robbie Llewellyn is forging an entrepreneurial path. Gemma Redrup meets him

Carl Hester's PA • Claudine Bichard on alleviating the enormous paperwork burden, working alongside Valegro – and why you mustn't tell Carl he's lucky to have her

Galopin Des Champs • The king of the chasers earned superstar billing when he defended his Cheltenham Gold Cup title in March. Jennifer Donald meets him

Ready for anything • Check out this selection of waterproof fly rugs designed to protect your horse from insects while keeping him dry and comfortable as the seasons change

Ready to roll • A lot goes into ensuring safe road travel for horses, be it training, vehicle safety or on-the-day measures. Kieran O'Brien MRCVS explains

An insidious threat

Deadlock • A deadly disease characterised by lockjaw, tetanus is fatal in the majority of cases. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains how a vaccine protects your horse

Vaccinating competition horses

To the bone • Are you searching for a complete guide to joint injections? The hunt is over. Thijs de Bont MRCVS demystifies their contents, application and use in pain and performance management

What's in a jab?

Practicalities

Day-to-day considerations

The pick of the picnics • Sport is the main part of an equestrian day out, but good food enhances it. Netia Walker finds out about picnics that will beat the burger van – if it ever stops raining

Grand National form guide • A final field of 34 horses for Saturday's Randox Grand National will be decided at 10am on Thursday. Carl Evans brings you the ultimate form guide

‘I didn't think I'd win it from the front’ • Jamie Wingove claims an unexpected grand prix victory and a super-versatile 15hh working hunter comes away crowned a showjumping champion

“SHE'S SUCH AN ALL-ROUNDER”

“SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO GO WITH WHAT YOU'VE GOT!”

Great Scott! • Emily Flockett lands a first JA title on a teenage Connemara and there's been an emotional journey for one champion

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