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.

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Support for all riders after 'deeply troubling' reports • Equiss has been set up as independent support for all those in the industry

British venues eye bid for the 2030 World Championships • Burghley and Blenheim are considering the eventing and other disciplines at this early stage in the bidding process

Long-rein stretches added to grand prix dressage • Horses will be judged on a trot stretch in top-level tests from 2027 in one of a number of changes to FEI dressage

Concerns raised about extra costs on certain disabled visitor tickets • Disabled visitors to Your Horse Live pay £10 for a carer's ticket, when it includes reserved seating

New calls for ban on private sales this firework season • The SSPCA is calling for the sale of fireworks to be limited to professionally organised displays

LETTERS

'We cannot make horse sport safe' • Mark Phillips on medals, safety and championships as the 2026 season ends

'Now is a great time to reflect' • Vicky Smith on finding young show horses and Horse of the Year Show

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Equestrian artist • Breeders' Cup artist Katie O'Sullivan on her route from porcelain to painting the most famous horses in the world – and being mother to a record-breaking jockey

Tidy Town • This small foal and hunting “machine” became the first small hunter in 40 years to stand supreme at HOYS. Bethan Simons finds out more about him

Finding the balance • Investigating equine lameness requires not only skill and knowledge but also an openness to varied possibilities and a willingness to think again.

Build and boost • Make feeding for condition easier with this selection of feeds, formulated to promote weight gain, support muscle growth and offer balanced nutrition

Time for a change? • What might tell you a horse would benefit from a different feed as the seasons change?

Hounds, kennel, country and people • There are four priorities for anyone taking over a huntsman’s position at a new pack, says Andrew Sallis

Ride Away whitewash • The arid autumn weather forces some team chases to cancel, but Team Ride Away conquer the remaining fixtures

Hat-trick at the Kimblewick

Riding to win

'It's your life's work' • Tim Price and Jarillo repeat their 2025 victory as the Prices dominate the top 10, while Bubby Upton lands her first five-star podium finish

'A proper five-star' • The cross-country takes centre stage at the year's final five-star, as Brits and New Zealanders do battle

Belgium's star shines • Belgium’s leading rider and her star mare win back-to-back world titles, while Hector Payne leads the British effort with silver for seven-year-old Bueno

Not just a pretty pony • A Welsh pony with old-fashioned charm stands out and a carriage driving pony takes to dressage like a duck to water

'Dressage keeps us busy over winter'

Tamrac is on the right road • A new mother makes a winning return to the ring and a HOYS champion is on the path to another title

A smooth win for Latico • DO YOU WANT TO BE ON THIS PAGE? HAVE YOU WON A CLASS? Email jennifer.donald@futurenet.com within 24 hours of your event...