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.

‘A testament to equestrianism’

Urgent calls for change to UK’s veterinary legislation • Professionals meet to discuss the need to replace the ‘outdated’ current legislation

Jockey Club ends contract to run Blenheim Horse Trials • British Eventing is working to find a way to ensure the international event continues at the Oxfordshire palace

HORSES

OBITUARIES

HORSES

Organisations join forces for good employment as a given • Governing bodies are behind this year’s push for better employment practices

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Larkhill saved after the defence secretary acts • Action was taken after H&H reported that the course’s lease was to be ended

Flu cases reported but vaccine issue ‘solved’ • The outbreaks show the need for biosecurity and vaccination, while alternative vaccines have been imported

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

And finally... Screen debut

LETTERS

Horse & Hound

Why not allow top riders a choice of bridle? • Anna Ross on the debate over allowing riders to choose snaffles at top level

Nothing beats a warm welcome • Nicole Pavitt discusses competing on home soil and spiralling costs

Sir Mark Prescott • Once Newmarket’s youngest trainer, the 74-year-old enjoyed his greatest win at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe after 53 years in the job. Marcus Armytage finds he is also one of racing’s most interesting trainers

London Horse Show chairman • Former King's Troop commanding officer Chris Tar, chairman of the organising committee for The London International Horse Show, on military precision, pinpoint timing and the time Father Christmas's sleigh went freestyle

Classic Moet • With top-12 placings at Badminton and Burghley this year, at the age of 19, speed machine Classic Moet proves that age doesn't have to slow you down. Pippa Roome meets her connections

Head girl Kerryn Edmans

At the sharp end • Liz Richardson MRCVS explains when, how and why an epidural might be used in equine medicine

THE VET

WHAT’S NEW in the veterinary world? • Peter Green MRCVS rounds up the latest insight, looking at opposite ends of a horse’s lifetime

Keeping the handlers safe

Love them from the inside • Arm your horse's gut with one of these supplements designed to support and protect the digestive system

‘There's life for the older horse’ • Some yards are experts in keeping older horses happy and well, and often working to advanced ages. Lucy Higginson finds out how they do it

Yards with older horses: how does it work?

‘A happy horse having fun’ • They were superstars on the world stage in their prime and remain the apples of their handlers’ eyes in their dotage. Kate Johnson meets five champions of yesteryear still causing havoc and giving joy to both horses and humans

Steering the future of pointing • The man in charge of point-to-pointing for the past four years has been busy working with the sport from the ground up. Gemma Redrup discovers why he loves pointing and what the future might hold for it

Tales from the point-to-pointing world • The best-laid plans are often put to the test when horses are involved, and the pointing world is no exception. It shouldn’t happen to a...