Horse & Hound

Published by TI Media Limited 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.

Sunshine for the soul

Rider vindicated after top court upholds her appeal • Vittoria Panizzon’s ban and fine for missing a single test, which was not her fault, has been overturned

HORSES IN THE NEWS

HORSES IN THE NEWS

OBITUARIES

The human side of dealing with a strangles outbreak • Those at yards that have had outbreaks speak up to help others and reduce the strangles stigma

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Could Olympics return to London before too long? • The capital’s mayor said he would like to have the Games back in 2040

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

Riders should treat themselves as they would their horses • A doctor and physiotherapist have urged riders to seek attention for niggling issues before they get worse

Tom March to Pedal 3 Peaks for Caroline

LETTERS

H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horse & Hound

‘We may not agree, but we can be kind’ • Carl Hester on the winter championships and the power of words

‘Money doesn’t buy education’ • Ronnie Lee Jones reflects on producing horses – and young riders

Lizzie Baugh • On the eve of her Badminton debut Lizzie Baugh tells Martha Terry about how a lack of self-belief nearly scuppered her eventing goals, and the home-bred star who wasn’t meant to stay

Racecourse owner • Peter Savill, owner of Plumpton Racecourse, on founding the Professional Racing Association and the challenge of the prize-money conundrum

Forgeland Hyde Park • This record-breaker has had an incredible career, creating cherished memories for all his connections. Bethan Simons speaks to those who know him best

Producer Danielle Heath

Choked up • What exactly happens when a horse experiences “choke”? Kieran O’Brien MRCVS explains what it is, how it occurs and preventative measures to take

Why “choke”?

Ultimate protection • Keep irritating bugs away from your horse this summer with one of these fly rugs that are designed to offer excellent pest protection

Badminton 2025 entries • Check out every horse and rider’s vital statistics, plus H&H eventing editor Pippa Roome’s form assessments

Magical moments in the jumping ring • Royal Windsor’s showjumping classes have evolved to become a world-class showcase. Jennifer Donald picks out some unforgettable memories from the show

Follow the action with H&H

Why Windsor? • Come rain or shine, showing’s hottest competitors, greatest enthusiasts and newest hopefuls will flock to the castle for Royal Windsor. But what makes it so alluring? Bethan Simons finds out

MILITARY medallists • As the nation celebrates the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Lottie Morgan learns more about the animals’ version of the Victoria Cross, and its equine recipients that were precursors to the modern sports horse

WARRIOR • “The horse the Germans couldn’t kill”

Sergeant Reckless

Home-bred takes the honours • A half-brother to a medallist lands an advanced section and a versatile bargain horse wins in Scotland

DEMPSTER’S DOUBLE DELIGHT

Leprechaun leaps to victory • Forgandenny (1), Perthshire

Fame and fortune • Fame returns post-Paris in winning style as Britain’s best shine – and new noseband...