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.

We live and learn

What drives the trust that will allow horse sport to thrive? • Major new research shows what the public thinks of horse sport and what we can do about it

‘Spotters’ and fitness of horse and rider key points in eventing • Experts have been discussing different aspects of human and equine fitness, at the 2025 FEI eventing forum

HORSES IN THE NEWS

IN BRIEF

NEWSInsider

Dog warning after young rider and woman savaged by pack • A man has been sentenced and three dogs put down after two attacks at an equestrian yard

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Noseband gauges to be tried in Britain this year • The new tool is to be trialled by British Dressage as part of new regulations

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

Change of view needed as stats show horses still dying on roads • British Horse Society figures show 58 horses died on our roads in 2024 and many drivers do not pass safely

And finally… Shires can

LETTERS

Horse & Hound

‘What qualities do we value most?’ • Anna Ross on young horses, good horsemanship and the future of tack

Daryl Jacob • Fresh from retiring at the top of his game, the Grand National-winning jockey tells Kate Johnson about his favourite horses, an affinity with greys and his decision to call it a day

Hunting campaigner • Ed Swales calls on “all hunting people” to unite, as he works to defend hunting and find justification to revisit the ban

‘We sat and talked, watched and waited’ • Liz Verity on a life of hunting, following dashing men in cutaway coats and the ignominy of falling into a ditch

For the love of the horse • Routine care is essential for good health, but can generate stress in equines. Imogen Burrows MRCVS explains what to consider for everyday welfare

Safeguarding psychological welfare

Seeking a suitable match • From family all-rounders to five-star eventers, buying the right horse at the right time is a huge responsibility. Ellie Hughes talks avoiding common pitfalls and increasing the chances of finding “the one”

“I like to know a horse's story”

A season for everything • It takes dedication and planning to maintain a smart set-up all year round. Catherine Arden explains – season by season – how to make the best of your equestrian smallholding

Nurture your resources

Eastern union • Followers of the newly amalgamated Puckeridge and Essex enjoy a day out with hounds, from Farnham Hall, Bishops Stortford

An ‘extraordinary flair’ for hound breeding • In the latest of his features about great hunting figures he knew personally, Alastair Jackson discusses the “warm and witty” Sir Alfred Goodson, founder of the College Valley hounds

Storms, stallions and stunning performances • The show goes on despite the storm as top riders set the stage for an exciting season and new combinations stand out

HOOLEY BLAZES A TRAIL

From back-burner to bright star • From unexpected victories to grand prix aspirations, promising partnerships shine as the regionals and Area Festivals kick off

“SHE MAKES IT FUN”

CREEVAGH MISS BONNIE FINDS HER STRIDE

Brave, bold and bound for grand prix

Whitaker snatches his first win of 2025 • A long day ensues...