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.

Judging

Ten years of Dead Slow: driving change for horses • The British Horse Society's road safety campaign has made great progress in the past 10 years

Confusion about unexpected changes to jumping tack rules • Riders were surprised by amendments banning certain bits and types of bridle, which were brought in this month

HORSES IN THE NEWS

The need to support staff in the midlife and menopause • New research has found that failing to support women can lead to major losses to racing's workforce

IN BRIEF

Stronger law welcomed on dog attacks but questions remain • Police now have more powers to deal with those whose dogs attack animals, including horses

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Canter eyes hat-trick of Badminton wins • The 2026 Badminton Horse Trials entries have been confirmed

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

Action to support our rare breeds • The Rare Breeds Survival Trust has published the findings of its research into conservation of equine breeds

And finally… oldest horse

LETTERS

H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horse & Hound

‘We have to change’ • Laura Tomlinson on why riders must hold themselves to account

‘Work together to improve the sport’ • Rule changes underline the need for communication, says Carmen Edwards

On the record

Billy Loughnane • Could he be the greatest talent to burst into Flat racing for a century? Lucy Elder finds out about Billy's record-breaking rise and how he's already pressing for champion jockey

Horse to watch

Mental health doctor • Noori Husain on life as a legacy doctor, her mental health research and advocacy in equestrian sport

Minimal fuss • Minimally invasive surgery techniques bring clear benefits for both horse and veterinary surgeon. Thijs de Bont MRCVS explains when and how they are used

Synovial sepsis: a significant worry

In your court • Whether you're a Rolling Stone or running an equestrian centre, traditional courtyard stabling provides the perfect aesthetic

Hoof haven • Check out these easy-to-apply topical hoof dressings formulated to keep your horse's hooves looking and feeling good

CAN AI JUDGE? • As dressage wrestles with questions of fairness, welfare and public trust, Oscar Williams explores whether AI could help judges and whether it may force the sport to confront deeper questions

What is a code of points?

Action stations • Is your insurance crisis-proof? When it comes to policy wording and the finer details, Oscar Williams identifies what you need to know

‘An experience like no other’ • Where else would you go to find 100 stallions parading the streets in front of 10,000 cheering fans? Bethan Simons heads deep into rural Wales to find out about an extraordinary and beloved tradition

‘I could have gone slower!’ • Fraser Reed is surprised to land the grand prix and a six-year-old continues to turn heads, although low attendance is a talking point

INSTANT SUCCESS FOR 11-YEAROLD STEPPING UP TO HORSES

“NIPPY AND NIMBLE” SIXYEAR-OLD HAS STAR QUALITY

Belago's surprise scope • An impeccably bred eight-year-old has all the talent and a mega home-bred tops a competitive Royal Highland qualifier

Brash is simply...