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.

The future of dreams

Top riders speak out over 128cm jumping changes • The decision to move the finals from major shows has become a hot topic in pony jumping circles

How different bras could affect how well you ride • Researchers found that breast support can affect riders’ symmetry – and potentially ridden horses’ welfare

Why did British fans have to pay to watch Aachen? • The FEI and ClipMyHorse.TV have spoken to H&H of efforts for a sustainable way to show and market the sport

How do UK sport horse auctions stack up against the Europeans? • In this latest part of our series on horse sales, H&H considers auctions of sport horses in Great Britain

'Frequent flyer' with air ambulance steps up fundraising • Five-star eventer turned showjumper Louise Harwood holds new event to raise funds for the emergency service

LETTERS

'We're going to finish this thing...'

'Plenty of memorable moments' • Stuart Hollings reflects on an exciting week of showing action at HOYS

Veterinary professor • Professor Richard Piercy, equine neurology specialist, on sycamore poisoning and his research aim before retiring

Cushlas Indigo • The exciting “power-pack” eventer was bought after doing a “look at me, I’m sensational” pose and he continues to tick every box, as Lucy Elder finds out

Banishing winter woes • A challenging winter is expected.

Working wellies • A selection of tall boots designed for the demands of equestrian life, helping you tackle daily tasks from mucking out to wading through muddy fields

Autumn starts here • Cooler days, darker evenings and changing routines all bring different demands. Discover simple ways to support your horse this season

A slam Dun-calf! • A young rider records a unique double, a tiny rider beats the bug and the oldest pony lifts a class’s inaugural sash

Birdie flies to the top • Welsh ponies and Connemaras dominate native championships

Royal Dancer reigns • A young stallion proves unpassable in the supreme in-hand showdown, while home-breds secure emotional triumphs and miniatures land major dreams

Be ahead of the competition • This autumn, help protect your prized sport horse or pony from harm as you leap up the levels

Rich Man's reward • A coveted title no longer eludes a former racehorse, a home-bred is champion and a cob wins against the odds

'Such a buzz' • Jodie Hall McAteer’s electrifying jump-off round draws gasps from the crowd, earning her a second leading showjumper title, spearheading some thrilling international classes

His Lordship goes sky high • Hard work pays off for an Aberdeenshire dog groomer who clears the biggest course of her life and a broken wrist can’t halt the new bronze league champion

The Respiratory Athlete • Performance demands more than fitness. It demands efficient breathing.

Go, go Glow! • Raphaella Dawson seals a brilliant summer with a HOYS double and everyone’s talking about the 128cm final…

'The crowd egged me on!' • Abdel Saïd extends his lead as the LGCT championship race heats up while the World Cup series kicks off in Oslo

Harvest’s festival...