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.

Olympic positives

Brutal treatment and human health risks highlighted by TV • A documentary featuring covert filming has shown appalling conditions and systemic failure

Britain confirms last two long lists for Paris 2024 • The dressage and para dressage nominated entries for the Olympic and Paralympic Games have been announced

HORSES IN THE NEWS

OBITUARIES

IN BRIEF

Being transparent is key to securing equestrian sport • Experts discuss acceptance of horses in sport, after the most recent survey on the public's opinion of it

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

Horse deaths at Appleby were a ‘body blow’ to welfare efforts • Charities reported significant concerns at the fair, but also awarded those who showed high standards of care

And finally… Saving Max

LETTERS

H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horse & Hound

‘Dressage needs a code of points’ • Richard Davison on horse abuse, social media and protecting judges

‘A rare pathway for riders’ • Richard Howley reflects on an innovative new format for this country

Stephen Clarke and Charlotte Wittbom • The leading international dressage judge and classical trainer tell Oscar Williams about combining their two approaches and continual learning

Wire sculptor • Rupert Till on the chance stumble that ignited his sculpting medium, working with Willie Mullins’ superstars, and his priceless Shetland

Giraldo • Abi Lyle's top ride Giraldo is going from strength to strength, flying the flag for Irish dressage. Oscar Williams meets the Paris-bound superstar

Breeder Leon Eggink

‘I considered kissing the sand’ • Groom Mark Beever recalls his stubborn superstitions, swearing in front of royalty – and the emotion of winning gold

Ouch! • Pain in humans is easy enough to detect – they'll tell you about it. But how can it be spotted in horses? Liz Richardson MRCVS demystifies pain physiology and recognition

WHAT'S NEW in the veterinary world? • Can lameness be spotted via video, and do horses mask stress reactions? Peter Green MRCVS reports

SPOTTING PAIN IN HORSES

Saddle up • Styles for every horse, rider and discipline

Sitting pretty • Of course the saddle has to fit your horse, but what about how it fits you as a rider? Sarah Isaacs speaks to saddlery experts to find out just how important it is to consider your own body shape and posture in the saddlefitting process

Banzai battles for a Paris place • World champions Yasmin Ingham and Banzair Du Loir top the hotly contested CCI4*-S, while Belgium's Lara de Liederkerke-Meier takes her first CCI5* win on a home-bred mare

“IT WAS LIKE A MINI OLYMPICS”

O'Mara turns her luck around • A retired pharmacy worker puts previous misfortunes behind her to win at BE90, while a Stirlingshire rider scores a double

‘My life is a juggling act’

CANCER SURVIVOR POSTS FITTING WIN

ARGENTINIAN SCORES IN SCOTLAND

‘He has incredible energy’ • Home-breds delight their riders with the top two spots in the grand prix and records are smashed in the puissance

HOME-BRED MARE IS ON THE RISE

Caccia can't be caught • A laid-back Otangelo...