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.

Ready for records

Paris Olympic teams confirmed • Good luck to the British and Irish combinations

HORSES

IN BRIEF

2028 venue change a boost to eventing at the Olympics • The proposal to use an existing equestrian centre fulfils a condition that all horse sports must run at the same venue

Whip use, hoof boots and horse abuse sanctions in rule changes • The first draft of changes to FEI regulations has been published, with some interesting plans

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Rider to miss Olympics after ban extended to 18 months • The rider said technical issues were behind her failure to comply with rules

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

BHC'S QUESTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Trail-hunting, equine ID and road safety on riders' minds • Equestrians’ critical issues have been raised to candidates in the 2024 general election

LETTERS

Horse & Hound

'Let's get behind our British teams' • Anna Ross on what it takes to be selected and revamped classes

'A massive team effort' • William Funnell reflects on his historic Derby win and looks ahead to Paris

William Fox-Pitt • The world’s most successful five-star event rider is drawing stumps after four phenomenal decades in the sport. Martha Terry finds out about his highs, lows and favourite horses – and what lies ahead

WILLIAM'S MAJOR WINS 14 five-stars

Wildlife photographer • Artist and activist Alfie Bowen, who lives with autism spectrum disorder, on how his affinity with horses has guided him through his darkest moments

'I knew right away I'd won a medal' • US showjumper Beezie Madden on the silver that turned into gold, and the bush-jumping feat that secured an individual medal

ABOUT BEEZIE…

Authentic: a true winner

THE VET

Kicking off • There is always a risk of kick injuries in a herd, but it can be reduced, and any such injury managed. Lesley Barwise-Munro MRCVS explains how

REDUCING THE RISK

New in the ring • The latest must-haves for the cutting-edge equestrian

Little diamonds in the rough • Finding a super-talented pony in an unusual place is like hitting the jackpot. Alex Robinson meets the connections of some stars with unconventional origins

From inner-city allotment to centre line

Team Noble's red-letter run • A working hunter pony of a lifetime, a consistent heavyweight and a working stallion are champions at this ever-popular show

FRIEND'S HORSE-FINDING TALENTS UNCOVER A STAR

TWINS ARE ON FORM

"IT WAS HER COMEBACK SHOW"

As light as a Dove • A cob specialist scores a first overall Derby title, while a Fell pony returns home with a supreme sash

Supreme victory for consistent contender

CLEVER CROCUS STEPS UP

Jackson's Gamble pays off • A precocious seven-year-old gives a seasoned rider his biggest win to date, while a showjumper-turned-eventer proves his versatility

DIAMOND IS TOP OF THE CLASS

ISLE OF MAN DUO SAIL TO VICTORY

All hail, Lord Flashheart

Jagerbomb shakes up special • Mixed results for Brits in Rotterdam, while at home horses at either end of the age spectrum stand...