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.

The final countdown

Ride judge's serious injuries spark concern for sport's future • The experienced judge said the lack of support from the show at which he was hurt has worrying implications

Major show called off at 11th hour with no vet cover • Horses were already on site at the three-star international when it was cancelled owing to concerns for horse health

HORSES IN THE NEWS

OBITUARIES

IN BRIEF

Quality-of-life discussion could help in euthanasia decisions • Welfare experts discussed the tools available to help owners and vets with the most difficult decision

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Owners urged to rehome sooner rather than later • Research into the cost-of-living crisis has prompted the charities’ advice

BAD WEEK

GOOD WEEK

Equestrian world focuses on priorities with new Government • Authorities across the industry are taking stock of the general election result and its implications

And finally… Team GB᾽s Olympic win

LETTERS

H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horse & Hound

‘How long is too long to warm up?’ • Pammy Hutton on stewarding and threats to riding schools

‘Let Britain's gold rush continue’ • Graham Fletcher on the coveted Olympic spots and county show entries

Charlotte Dujardin and Carl Hester • Medals and accolades aside, the British dressage supremos talk about their passions, priorities and preparations as they line up for the Paris Olympics. Oscar Williams tells all

Clerk of the course • Rory Innes takes us through a day at the races at Musselburgh, and how being an MFH set him up to cope with the challenges of this role

‘I won bronze – but I got the wrong colour’ • David Broome on queuing with Muhammad Ali, the brilliance of Sunsalve and Mister Softee, and not messing with your routine

ABOUT DAVID…

Sunsalve on centre stage

The ‘doughnut of truth’ • CT scans offer vets clarity in establishing a definitive diagnosis. Tim Mair FRCVS details how they work and the conditions to which their use is best suited

Types of CT scanners

Beyond the yard • Embrace equestrian style away from the stables with these new products

How to follow • Keep this handy guide close so you don't miss a moment of the action

Britain for gold, but anything can happen • Nine nations are seriously in the battle for medals, says H&H eventing editor Pippa Roome, with Britain leading the way

Expect a nail-biter • A thrilling Games with no margin for error, predicts H&H dressage editor Oscar Williams, who says we'll all be on the edge of our seats

Can the British gold rush continue? • Expectations are high, but who will bring home the medals in Paris? H&H showjumping editor Jennifer Donald makes her assessments

‘I had to dig deep and keep fighting’ • From rueing a “silly mistake” to thriving on the incomparable Hickstead buzz, William Funnell relives his record-breaking Derby win

“I didn't dare watch in real life”

“Dublon deserved the win as much as Will”

“Honest and kind, with a good head”

My first Royal International • Everyone starts somewhere, even the circuit's most established riders. Alex Robinson chats...