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.

Opportunities

Thousands see inappropriate methods of training horses • The welfare of horses at home, at all levels, has come under discussion after a major survey of riders

HORSES IN THE NEWS

Be bold and ambitious to benefit welfare and sport • The FEI will next week discuss the final report of the Equine Ethics and Wellbeing Commission

IN BRIEF

Happy, healthy horses the aim in move to combat equine obesity • A training day focusing on the implications of healthy and excess weight is well received

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Two more withdraw from FEI dressage Nations Cup • The series is now down to three legs for 2024, owing to a change in rules

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

Artificial intelligence and its role in training our horses • Products on the market are using tech to help horse and rider progression and performance

And finally… new beginnings

LETTERS

The H&H Quiz

Horse & Hound

‘Radical new thoughts for dressage’ • Anna Ross on the recent winter championships and potential rule changes

‘Running at a loss, even if you win’ • Jodie Hall McAteer weighs up the pros and cons of jumping abroad

Access all areas Tim and Jonelle Price • New Zealand's premier eventing couple are in their second season based at the impressive Chedington Estate. Pippa Roome finds out how they work together and their plans for this Olympic year

An Olympic year

ONE TO WATCH

Safari guide • Natalie McComb owns Nile Horseback Safaris, leading expeditions through the Ugandan wilderness

Sore jaws • True pathology of the temporomandibular joint is an uncommon cause of a number of relatively common signs. Robyn Graham MRCVS explains how the problem is identified and treated

Comfort and style • These elegant bridles have all been designed to relieve pressure and improve your horse's comfort in some way

The start of something special • Royal Windsor is often a show horse's first experience of an electric atmosphere. Alex Robinson learns how the pros use the prestigious fixture to see if an animal has what it takes for the big league

HOW TO FOLLOW

“A horse that's enjoying its job”

Four under-25s to have on your radar • The country's finest young riders showcase their talent at Royal Windsor in the prestigious under-25 class next Sunday. Jennifer Donald meets some of this year's contenders

Kittel takes thriller • Patrik Kittel becomes the second Swedish rider to win a World Cup Final, while the British favourite is eliminated

MY ANCIENT BOOTS

The King retains his crown • Global superstar King Edward joins the ranks of such legends as Milton and Shutterfly as a back-to-back World Cup winner

“BREAKS AND BOUNCES KEEP HIM FRESH”

‘It's so rewarding’ • Grand prix prospect and a famous eventer's grandson impress as a promising youngster changes his ways

Tiger Blue roars to victory

“SHE AND MY COACH HAVE REALLY CLICKED”

“IT'S A PLEASURE TO BE BACK”

NEW COMBINATION SHINES

“OUR GOAL IS PRIX ST GEORGES”

Gentle giant grows up

Edwards’ remarkable home-soil hat-trick • The Welsh wonder Mark Edwards dazzles on home soil and...