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.

Badminton bound

Britain’s clean sweep and Grand Slam contender • Oliver Townend heads to Badminton with a live chance of being crowned the third rider to win the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing

Frustration as last-minute semen solution not accepted everywhere • A pilot aimed at reducing delays in imported fresh semen has not been adopted at all points of entry to the UK

HORSES

HORSES

OBITUARIES

Pressure grows on the FEI to tackle concerns in dressage • A leading judge has made some recommendations he believes will help support the sport’s future

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Willie Mullins first Irish champion for 70 years • The British trainers’ championship went down to the wire this year

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

New competition and classification to mean dressage will be for all • The new partnerships with British Dressage will provide opportunities for riders with intellectual disabilities

Army horses loose on London streets

LETTERS

Horse & Hound

‘Let’s send three teams to Paris…’ • H&H eventing editor Pippa Roome reflects on Olympic selection dilemmas

‘London is not the only goal’ • Katie Jerram-Hunnable on entries, ambition - and a lack of legger-uppers

Aidan Coleman • Just a week after he announced his enforced retirement with a career-ending injury, Aidan Coleman talks through his raw emotions with Kate Johnson as he ponders life outside the weighing room

Badminton groundsman • Phil Cole on flawless going for cross-country, perfecting his craft on polo pitches and being at the mercy of the weather

Pulling power • Carriage-driving horses have a very specific job, and with that can come specific injury risks. Rosie Mould MRCVS explains

A world on wheels

Glorious grandeur • If you want a show-stopper of an equestrian home, with a grand façade and parkland vibe, look no further than one of these impressive country houses

New in the ring • Gear up for spring with a selection of this season’s latest releases

‘Plenty to get your teeth into’ • This year’s Badminton track is testing, but fair, says Nicola Wilson, the 2021 European champion who finished in the top 10 at this five-star four times

HAPPY 75TH BIRTHDAY BADMINTON • As Badminton celebrates its 75th anniversary, Pippa Roome delves back into the archives at 10-year intervals to give a snapshot of the history of “The Great Event”

How to follow • Whether you’re visiting Badminton in person or watching from home, make sure you have all the information on how to keep up with the action at your fingertips

Townend leads British domination • The world number one spearheads a British clean sweep of the podium as he contests his 100th five-star

US-BASED BRIT SHOWS PROMISE

Birch is back in the big time • A former Olympic reserve rider scores her first international win in four years, while Kelsall specialists make their mark again

BITTING ADVICE FROM A PEER

Comeback queens reign • Rehab work pays off for Anna Ross as she makes a winning return, while a pair of young riders’ birthday wishes come true

“IT’S THE MAGIC OF OUR COACH”

Knight’s tale is a happy one • Host of rising stars and grand prix...