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.

Nearly there

Falls, frangibles and concussion in the eventing safety spotlight • Hot topics on horse and rider safety were up for debate at the FEI’s 2026 eventing seminar

HORSES

OBITUARIES

IN BRIEF

Friendly society to welcome all horses, ponies and people • The new society already has thousands of followers and a championship show planned

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Late stallion’s legacy may have saved other horses • Sorrel Porteous bought emergency gear after a road collision, and used it

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

Thinking outside the box on our horses’ forage • Researchers believe a shift in attitudes may help in future, if recent weather conditions are to become the norm

And finally… hunting mules

LETTERS

Horse & Hound

‘Be careful what you wish for’ • Carl Hester on welfare and why unintended consequences matter

Access all areas Matt Sampson and Kara Chad • As the elite showjumping duo settle into their West Sussex base, Martha Terry hears about their vision and mindset, and meets the horse who’s turning heads

4 horses to watch for LA

Champion dog trainer • Dog trainer and behaviourist Ben Randall on training the yard dog and finding parallels with chestnut mares

Lucas Stone • From being bought in the snow in Finland to becoming a potential World Championship horse, Samantha Lissington’s ride has come a long way in a year. Pippa Roome finds out more

Feeding for performance • Fine-tuning a horse’s diet to the specific demands of his work aids optimum results. Ed Busuttil MRCVS outlines the science behind sport horse nutrition

Premium protection • A selection of riding hats in various styles, designed to offer optimal protection with something to suit every budget

Essential guide to the season

LEVEL UP! • They say growth begins at the edge of your comfort zone, but how can riders successfully move up the levels without overstretching themselves or their horses?

Best laid plans • The ideal warm-up will be perfectly executed to produce success in the ring - but horses aren’t machines. Ellie Hughes finds out how to cope when the warm-up throws you a curveball

When the warm-up goes too right

Top warm-up recoveries

The expert eye • Watching horse sport can vary from superficial to highly technical. Lucy Elder finds out how to make the most of each discipline as a spectator, and spot the nuances that enrich the viewing experience

MIND GAMES • Harnessing the power of the mind can dramatically improve performance, hence the take-up of sports psychology among elite riders. Catherine Waterfall finds out how it can benefit grassroots competitors

A rollercoaster ride • Competition nerves take on a whole new character when it’s not you in the saddle, but your child. Eleanor Jones finds out how parents suffer for the sake of their offspring’s sport

The 54321 technique

Are you sitting comfortably? • The science of rider biomechanics isn’t just for professional riders looking to improve their results, it can benefit riders of all levels, as Catherine Welton finds out

Super stretches

A rider’s perspective

On top of the worlds • Six disciplines will convene in Aachen for this year’s...