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.

The power of horses

Research gives absolute proof of the power and value of horses • An innovative study has put a £12bn annual social value figure on our industry, which could help it thrive in future

WHAT IS SOCIAL VALUE?

HORSES IN THE NEWS

Drivers who pass horses badly feel what it's like • In a joint operation, dangerous drivers were virtually put in the saddle of a spooked horse to show their errors

IN BRIEF

Showing producer under investigation after backing dummy video shared • Societies have suspended the man in relation to the video of a horse left in a turnout pen

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Hounds in full cry on second national trail-hunting day • MPs from the main parties were among guests supporting the hunts

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

Human error means wrong horse wins HOYS hack championship • A mix-up after two horses were on equal marks meant the wrong one went through to the championship

And finally… winners

LETTERS

H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horse & Hound

‘Bijou Maryland, bursting Pau’ • H&H eventing editor Pippa Roome previews the year's final five-stars

‘The most exciting title for some time’ • Nigel Hollings on the show pony showdown and impressive breeding

Jemima Green • From making her international debut only last year to bringing home medals on her championship debut, Jemima Green is making big waves on the para scene. She tells Becky Murray about her rise to the top and new goals

Rocking horse leatherworker • Julie Turner on making a rocking horse's nose look soft, bringing joy through restoration and giving extra pats to the scary ones

Be prepared • How can vets and owners best prepare for and handle emergencies? Angela Jones MRCVS outlines the role and risks of equine emergency care

Proper preparation prevents poor outcomes

Go west! • This stunning selection could inspire you to invest in a slice of the West Country

Wonderful wellies • A selection of practical boots to help tackle the daily demands of equestrian life, from walking through muddy fields to mucking out stables

Powering through THE PAUSE • Perimenopause and menopause remain among the least-discussed topics in women's sport, yet they present unique challenges for riders at every level. Ellie Hughes investigates

The art of dressage writing • As you head up the centre line, there's only one person in your sights – but what about the person scribbling away beside them? Dressage writers tell Catherine Welton all

Perfect Poppy's supreme dream • A coloured mare makes history as the first supreme to graduate from the coloured championship, and a team celebrates 100 trips down the centre line

BLACK MAGIC FLOURISHES FOR THIRD FAMILY MEMBER

Simba is king of the ring • A lead-rein combination stands supreme against the odds, a riding pony partnership enjoy a spectacular swansong and family teams come up trumps

TAYLOR TAKES TWO

Smith delivers delightful double • A first-season pair is formidable in open and junior ranks, a mini partnership overcomes a setback and mares make their mark

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON

Win for stud celebrating 30th year • A small pony proves mighty, a Texan is...