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.
Dressage excitement
Preparation key as horse world deals with hay yield and costs • A dry spring has meant low yield in forage in some parts of the country, and higher prices
Super silver for Britain • A rollercoaster week resulted in second place for the team, as well as three riders inside the top 10 in both the grand prix special and freestyle individual competitions
HORSES IN THE NEWS
IN BRIEF
OBITUARIES
Riders' frustration after off-road riding promise proves hollow • It appears that the abolishing of permits to ride in woods, billed as a way to make them more accessible, has had the opposite effect in many areas
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK
Viability concerns as top centre stops dressage events • Somerford Park's cancellation of some competitions demonstrates that certain shows are not viable for centres
And finally… 24-carrot
LETTERS
H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES
Horse & Hound
‘This was a breath of fresh air’ • Anna Ross on harmony, odd scores and why Crozet felt like a step forward
‘The majority still find mark sheets fascinating’ • Stuart Hollings reflects on the value of judging with marks in the show ring
Millie Allen • The young showjumper has stormed into senior ranks on the back of an impressive junior career. Becky Murray finds out where she's aiming next
Travelling head lad • Clive Banwell on starting afresh at 65, preparing winners from the field and overcoming adversity
A hidden danger • A serious problem that occurs when small redworm larvae emerge en masse, larval cyathostominosis can threaten life. Tim Mair FRCVS explains the condition and how to avoid it
Quintessential country homes • These homes with land and stables are the epitome of a country seat
New in the ring • Innovative products, designed to enhance your riding wardrobe and yard kit
Autumnal additions • Embrace the changing seasons with these essentials to help keep your horse warm and comfortable, inside and out, through the cooler, wetter days
Burghley 2025 entries • The perfect partner to watching at home or at Burghley, our guide gives you every pair's stats, plus H&H reporter Martha Terry's form assessment
Pride in silver • It wasn't the gold they hoped for, but in a championship defined by fine margins and historic firsts, Britain earned their silver medal the hard way, proving again that this team's strength runs deeper than results alone
Down to the wire in Crozet • Two simultaneous battles for the top places keep riders and spectators alike guessing until the end
‘Every half-mark mattered in Crozet’ • Richard Davison on Carl's ride, judging trends and a focus on harmony
HEARTBREAK FOR BRITISH DEBUTANT
LOWER SCORES
Belgium's golden breakthrough • A Belgian rider makes history for his nation – and sets the tone for the impending freestyle showdown
A FOND FAREWELL
HEMMER SHINES ON DEBUT
Back-to-back brilliance • Having already shared the podium in the special, Europe's big hitters repeat the line-up in the freestyle
PATRIK FIGHTS BACK
Mussell wins on Cruise control • A new pairing take the Pony Club championship...