Horse & Hound

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.

Will to win

Danish ban double bridles at lower levels in welfare reform • The change aims to support more balanced progression in horse and rider education

Olympic trio joined by a top newcomer for Europeans • The dressage horses and riders who will represent Britain in France this month have been confirmed by selectors

HORSES IN THE NEWS

IN BRIEF

OBITUARIES

More speed changes increase fitness demands in eventing • A study has found a way to consider how much energy horses use, and what can affect the demand

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

More medals for Britain in top summer of horse sport • Young eventers, showjumpers and dressage combinations excelled

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

Equestrians baffled as scheme for woods riding makes things worse • Much forestry riding is now free – but some woods are now not allowing horseboxes to park as they did before

And finally… half-century

LETTERS

Horse & Hound

'Different times and biking accidents' • Mark Phillips on LA 2028, the national scene and a fitness race against time

'This is as good as showing gets' • Bethan Simons on showmanship, amateur classes and marks

'It was all more than worthwhile' • Bubby Upton gives the inside track on her week winning Bramham, a hugely satisfying result after a long journey with talented “freak of nature” Its Cooley Time

What Bubby eats at events…

"Wow, he's actually done it"

Equine disposal expert • Mark Bycroft on why 20% of his work is about putting horses down and 80% is dealing with their owners’ grief

Abdominal trouble • Peritonitis can be hard to pin down, with varying causes and signs, but can also be serious. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains its diagnosis and treatment

"An accident waiting to happen"

Quirky accommodation • Stunning equestrian properties with something a little different on offer

New in the ring • New products you’ll want to add to your riding wardrobe and yard kit

Welsh Doll is one to treasure • A Welsh mares steal the show, a young rider impresses in the supreme, and a working hunter champion “gets a grip”

SISTERS SHARE THE SPOILS

DREAMY FLORENCE IS HOYS-BOUND

"IT'S SUCH A POPULAR CLASS!"

Clocking a comeback • A rider returns triumphant after 11 years away, two champions reclaim their titles and a Highland pony father and son go head-to-head in the ring

HOME-BRED LIVES UP TO HIS POTENTIAL

Brits land five medals • Great Britain’s showjumpers win gold, while Irish and British riders fill the individual podium, and the British eventers return home with team silver and individual bronze

Drodge enjoys a winning Bootylicious comeback • A rugby-playing rider bounces back from injury, while a five-star stalwart kicks off his Burghley prep in style

"SHE DOES EVERYTHING WITH A SMILE"

Dancer has the winning moves

"SHE WAS DIFFICULT TO GET ON"

'We had to start again' • A combination returns from a two-year hiatus to reclaim area trial victory and a rider earns her first HOYS ticket

Smith joins the elite

From 'gutted' to...