Horse & Hound

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd 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.

Richly deserved

Top coach’s relief as probe clears her of rapping horses • The Irish trainer said she welcomed the eventual publication of the judge’s report

Answering public questions at events could benefit horse sport • The use of dedicated “info stewards” at the Europeans in Riesenbeck, Germany has been widely welcomed

HORSES

OBITUARIES

IN BRIEF

Showing societies unite against ‘abusive’ social media posts • Those who are online friends with the creator have been told they cannot be judges

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Hundreds take to the roads in annual awareness rides • The Pass Wide and Slow campaign has hailed a successful event again in 2023

Relief as ingredient won’t be banned in competition • The FEI has accepted evidence that adding MSM to the prohibited substances list would not be appropriate

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

And finally… ‘twins’

LETTERS

Horse & Hound

‘Riesenbeck was like a rock concert’ • Carl Hester reflects on the Europeans, the nationals, and his ones to watch

‘It’s been a long time coming’ • From the warm-ups to fuelling on McDonalds, Kitty King tells all about her week winning European individual silver and team gold last month

Ice cream and course walks

Groom Chloe Fry’s week

BETA executive director • Claire Williams on handling anything from safety garments to prohibited substances, helping BETA members through the pandemic and advising on camels…

Hello William • A wild-child gelding and teenage Olli Fletcher began their partnership jumping 80cm and were recently placed in their first five-star grand prix - on a comeback from life-threatening colic. Jennifer Donald meets the brilliant “Willy Wonka”

Angle of attack • Edward Busuttil MRCVS, podiatrist Penny Thorpe and master farrier David Nicholls explain how they would tackle negative plantar angles based on a horse’s radiographs

Farriery considerations

Podiatry considerations

Elite comfort • Ensuring your horse has the right bedding in his stable is essential for his health and well-being. Which one will you choose?

Find your perfect pad • From identifying what you actually want to discerning soil type and unravelling agricultural ties, Polly Bryan outlines the steps to buying your dream equestrian home

“Do everything you can to avoid nasty surprises” Dressage rider Anna Ross

Lured to Lincolnshire • Ros Canter has put this county on the map as prime turf for an equestrian set-up, says Madeleine Silver, with Cotswolds allure at a fraction of the price

It started with an in-hand ticket • For some horses and ponies, their experience of HOYS begins when they are youngsters. Alex Robinson learns why some young animals were aimed for the in-hand supreme prior to becoming successful in ridden ranks

Returning to HOYS

‘Turning a dream into a reality’ • The class of 2023 are preparing to take the spotlight in Birmingham, hoping to claim a coveted national title. Jennifer Donald meets some of the contenders

How to follow

Gino is back at the top • The multi-winning Gino F returns to form for grand prix glory, while a young rider picks up several strong placings and a ̴really...