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.

Pure class

Medal-winning rider suspended after training video emerged • The Danish rider has been temporarily excluded from the national team after a video of her hitting a horse appeared

Horses are cleverer than some believed to be true • In a study, the equines showed they could think into the future and act according to what they wanted to achieve

HORSES IN THE NEWS

Mindfulness training for drivers could make roads safer for horses • New training videos will be offered to key institutions in a bid to improve the public's responses to horses on the road

IN BRIEF

Vets face ethical dilemmas treating competition horses • Research reveals the challenges faced by vets who are working with sport horses used in competition

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Pentathlon's goodbye to the riding phase • Showjumping was part of the sport at the Paris Olympics for the last time

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

Paris Olympics equine rescue methods went above and beyond

And finally… home at last

LETTERS

H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horse & Hound

‘A show with so much history’ • Andrew Nicholson on his first Dublin trip, judging the young event horses

‘Are we nearer to knowing the full picture?’ • Stuart Hollings on persistent issues, and why we should think before we act

Laura Collett • From the “horrific” last-day nerves to walking through Champions Park, the double Paris medallist debriefs with Pippa Roome

Youth leader for Power of Polo • Jhemar Jonas on how horses have taught him compassion, power in vulnerability, why violence is never the answer – and the joy of scoring goals

Signs of stress • Stereotypies are born of distress, not malice, and horses who display such behaviours deserve understanding. Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS explains why they develop and how they should be approached

What are the health implications?

For the serious amateur • Compact competition yards are ideal for those short of time to manage many acres and stables, but who want a perfect plot to pursue their hobby seriously

Best foot forward • Comfortable and supportive footwear is essential when you're on your feet for long periods of time. Find your next pair of boots or trainers from our selection

Ready, steady, GO • Never mind the prospect of a fearsome cross-country course, managing a quirky horse in the start box can be just as nerve-racking. Ellie Hughes asks top riders to reveal their tactics

Tip-top tactics

Charles strikes gold again • Barely a fortnight after winning team gold at the Paris Olympics, 25-year-old Harry Charles caps an “incredible summer” with a spectacular home win

“EVERYONE LOVES HIM, HE'S LIKE A TEDDY BEAR”

‘You can spin him to anything’ • An ultra-fast gelding scorches to victory with Ireland's Harry Allen, while Olli Fletcher steps up with a seriously impressive prospect

“THERE'S NOTHING HE CAN'T JUMP”

Warriors battle to GCL glory • There's a surprise win for a standout squad boasting tremendous girl power, and John Whitaker works his magic

Teenagers lead the way • The younger generation steps up in London and a former field master scores with her...