Horse & Hound

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.

Farewell to a true great

Olympic rider ‘indifferent to horses’ suffering’ over years • The full report on Cesar Parra’s abuse of horses has been published by the FEI Tribunal

Farewell to national treasure Dame Jilly Cooper, aged 88 • The beloved author of the Rutshire Chronicles died after a fall, having sold over 11 million books around the world

HORSES IN THE NEWS

Seeing friends’ bodies can help horses process grief • Researchers looked at how horses cope after the death of a companion, and what can help them move forward

HORSES IN THE NEWS

Looking outward – and inward - to help racing thrive in future • The 2025 Racing Foundation conference heard how other sports have attracted new audiences

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

HOYS tickets lost: fallen hats rule is in the spotlight • There have been three similar cases of strapless hats falling off recently, which has meant places at HOYS lost

And finally… the Prince

LETTERS

Horse & Hound

‘We need more honesty in the sport’ • Laura Tomlinson on keeping the sport transparent – and making it fun

‘There has to be a better way…’ • William Funnell calls out the rights and wrongs of producing young horses

Cassie Sanger • Rising US star Cassie Sanger reflects on an (almost) dream Burghley debut, training with Ros Canter and the mindset driving her Olympic ambitions. Martha Terry meets her

Remote aid worker • Anna Harrison on life as a vet, advising donkey care in a war zone and brick kiln trauma

A toothy problem • Treatment of conditions of the living part of the tooth, the pulp, is known as endodontics. John Mark O’Leary MRCVS explains this specialised branch of dentistry

Winter wardrobe • Find the perfect waterproof coat to keep you warm and dry this season. Whether you’re in the saddle or on the yard, we’ve got you covered

‘My all-time favourite horse’ • A racehorse’s groom knows all their likes and quirks, so who better to take them into their second career? Jennifer Donald meets those who have done just that

Doel takes two • An experienced Pau-bound horse and an eight-year-old stepping up take the flagship classes

“SHE DOESN’T LOOK LIKE AN EVENT HORSE WITHOUT TACK”

Plan B pays off

Nagura times win to perfection • An up-and-coming Japanese combination scores a poignant win in the feature class, while a British rider scores an international one-two

“I FORGOT MY CLOTHES”

HANKEY’S NO FOOL

Harvey is the cream of the crop • From fairy-tale farewells to fresh starts, this year’s finals delivered emotional wins and fierce competition

JET HAS LIFT-OFF

A FEW GLASSES OF WINE

Audacious doubles up • A “classic spicy” chestnut and a comeback mare, a fascinating part-bred and a coloured star of the future all make their mark

COLOURED MARE FINDS HER FOCUS

Happy accident strikes silver hat-trick

Nibeley Black Pearl glitters on PSG debut

Metalwork mare marches up the levels

‘Today means the world’ • Great Britain seals yet another victory after a thrilling showdown and Scott Brash reigns again in the grand prix

‘A nice round to get us back into shape!’ • Despite being “slightly rusty”...