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.

What a week!

FEI meeting to discuss ‘challenges’ in dressage • Riders, trainers and federations will be among those invited to the FEI meeting next month

Top eventer's four-year ban leaves her career ‘in tatters’ • Vittoria Panizzon has been suspended for four years after a human dope-tester was unable to find her on one occasion

HORSES IN THE NEWS

IN BRIEF

Farewell to inspirational former event rider • Claire Lomas was paralysed in 2007 but went on to raise nearly £1m for charity and became a motivational speaker

Calls for action over fears of future vet medicine shortage • Efforts are being made to secure access to the right drugs in Northern Ireland after the end of next year

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Legendary dressage mare bows out of competition • The two-time individual Olympic gold medal-winner has retired, aged 17

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

Keeping everyone safe while spending time with horses • All coaches and centres are urged to support the new national safeguarding initiative in equestrianism

And finally… in memory

LETTERS

Horse & Hound

‘It's definitely not downhill…’ • Piggy March reflects on Blair, a charity challenge and Paris 2024

‘Shows could learn a lot from Dublin’ • Julie Templeton on our Irish neighbours’ prize pots and packed-out crowds

Christian Kukuk • The new Olympic showjumping champion takes a moment out to debrief with Jennifer Donald, discussing his late start in the sport, footballing connections and his instant bond with Checker 47

Equine welfare integrity officer • Lisa Cook on her role ensuring the highest standards of welfare in racing, her previous job as travelling head girl for trainer Oliver Sherwood, and what Many Clouds meant to her

Owner/breeder Susie Gibson

Stevie G • Owned and bred by a Liverpool fan, this “sharp” chestnut didn't jump until he was nine, but enjoyed a meteoric rise to be crowned national champion. Jennifer Donald meets a family's superstar

Making it count • Professor Jacqui Matthews FRCVS explains when to use faecal egg counts as part of your parasite control plan for maximum effectiveness

Integrated worm control plans

Geared for getaways • Three properties within a 30-minute drive of airports, with ample facilities for the equestrian buyer

New in the ring • Get ready for autumn with these latest new products

15 jobs to tick off this autumn • There's no point burying your head in the sand when it comes to planning for winter – it will come and it's best to be prepared, says Sarah Isaacs

Burghley 2024 entries • Check out every horse and rider's vital statistics, plus H&H eventing editor Pippa Roome's form assessment. Use the guide to note the scores as the competition progresses

Black Magic casts her spell • Show pony lead-reins steal open and novice supreme crowns, while a Connemara stallion impresses a number of the judges

TALKING POINT

“IT'S BEEN A VERY EMOTIONAL DAY”

HOYS JOY FOR HORSES TOO

The Watchman strikes it right • A rider enjoys a supreme win and a 30th birthday celebration within the week, while a breeder's home-bred novice turns heads

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