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.

A legend retires

True legend Mary King retires after 46 seasons • The eventing world pays tribute to the stellar career of the five-star winner and six-time Olympic rider

HORSES IN THE NEWS

OBITUARIES

IN BRIEF

Major questions to answer as vet competition rules change • The FEI is seeking feedback on a variety of ethical questions as it overhauls its veterinary rules

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Tweaks to Olympics but three-rider teams to stay • The FEI has put forward changes to the format for the 2028 LA Games

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

New approach to restore rare bloodlines • The initiative means Irish Draughts without recorded pedigrees may be considered for the official studbook

And finally… goodbye bank

LETTERS

H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horse & Hound

‘Deemed too old to bother with’ • Pammy Hutton on being written off by younger riders and toxic visa issues

‘It was a time of abject anxiety’ • Graham Fletcher on horses stuck in the Middle East and new tack rules

Jessica Burke • The Irish showjumper heads to her first World Cup Final on a diminutive grey with “frightening ability” – Jennifer Donald finds out about Jessica's pint-sized star and exciting times ahead

Timeline to success

One to watch

Boot guru • Paul Ewing on the joys of being Douglas Bunn's batman and giving old boots a new lease of life for busy riders

Need to know

Rotherwood Fantasia • The reigning double HOYS champion is a diva show pony who oozes class with breathtaking movement. Bethan Simons speaks to those who know her best

Breeder Elizabeth Mansfield-Parnell

Colic crisis • Navigating veterinary referral and the decision for colic surgery isn't easy. Rachel Tucker MRCVS guides you through decision-making for severe cases

SIGNS THAT SURGERY MAY BE REQUIRED

COLIC IN NUMBERS • AT Liphook Equine Hospital, we audit our colic caseload as part of a wider international study (internationalcolicaudit.com).

All on your doorstep • Smart family homes offering everything you could ever need – with stables, arenas and land aplenty – that will suit a variety of equestrian endeavours

New in the ring • The latest must-have products you'll want to add to your kit for you and your horse

Who will win the Grand National? • Ahead of this year's Randox Grand National, Carl Evans takes you through all the runners and riders lining up for Aintree's world-famous race

Stevens finds her ‘Muze’ • The first feature class of the spring goes to a talented young horse – and a rider turning a bad day around

NEW PARTNERSHIP TRIUMPHS

Gent jets to victory • A busy working rider wins despite not having ridden all week, while a racing work rider bags a double

Sharman celebrates birthday with a win

“I HOPE HE'LL GO ALL THE WAY”

Emerging young talent • Exciting young horses step up to higher levels while two para legends demonstrate that age is no barrier to success

Stars of the future • A nine-year-old with big ambitions, a gelding who rises to the occasion and a rider who retains her crown all impress

DOUBLE DELIGHT FOR CONWAY

Two tickets to Honolulu • A small mare proves mighty,...