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In this issue

‘I’d like to own this one’
Jarillo plus other horses and people to watch in 2026

WELLBEING
How rider mental health affects horses’ performance

SHOWING
How ‘bargain’ horse became a champion in London

It’s OK to not be OK
Rider mental health and horse wellbeing

Heirs – and hunting
A new book examines how the history of the aristocracy and the history of hunting go hand in hand

The menace of fireworks and calls for change

As the year draws to a close, H&H investigates the situation - and looks at possible solutions

4 mins

Magical horse who changed the sport retires to ovation

Ben Maher retired his Olympic champion superstar Explosion W at the London International Horse Show

2 mins

Carriage drivers' frustration at issues accessing woodlands

Drivers say they have been unable to access the paid-for permits that allow them to use the forests

2 mins

Sensors could help prevent fatal injuries

A study found the wearable sensors can help identify at-risk racehorses

1 mins

Warning on use of sedation after owner poisoned

The yard owner accidentally swallowed some of the sedative she was giving to her horses

2 mins

The icing on the cake

John Whitaker discusses a tight time allowed and a puzzling result

2 mins

Author

Former jockey William Morgan on his curiosity to document the histories of Britain's bygone racecourses

3 mins

Jarillo

\"Exciting times lie ahead\" for the horse-shy Pau winner who is a showman on the up. Martha Terry finds out exactly what makes him a champion

2 mins

PONY problems

Not just small horses, ponies benefit from particular care and attention in certain areas.

5 mins

It's OK to not be OK

Mental health can shape not just a rider's performance, but their horse's wellbeing. Oscar Williams discovers how to recognise the signs - and why it's sometimes braver not to ride

7 mins

Habits of a lifetime

Marginal gains have long been touted as the path to sporting success and forming habits is key. Luz Wollocombe asks top riders and psychologists how to make game-changing habits that last longer than a New Year's resolution

6 mins

Watch out for Wachman

A 20-year-old Irishman scores his biggest win so far in the show's concluding grand prix and another London debutant stands leading rider with three wins

3 mins

Q jumper hits the front

Max Kühner credits clear comms with his mega-talented horse for the perfect jump-off round, pipping British hero Donald Whitaker

4 mins

Myers produces a masterclass

An ambitious rising star takes the under-25 title and one all-conquering duo complete a full set of titles in the fast and furious pony classes

2 mins

'He's like a unicorn

There are happy tears galore as treasured seniors take centre stage

1 mins

Gentleman gives the perfect gift

A racehorse rewards connections, newly-weds go head-to-head and unlikely candidates show a zest for the limelight

3 mins

Matty is man of the match

A Christmas wish for a family team, a fairy-tale ending for a young rider and a “king of the yard” finally gets his centre-line moment

3 mins

Heirs - and hunting

The history of the aristocracy is intertwined with the fascinating history of hunting, Eleanor Doughty discovered while researching her most recent book

6 mins

Happy (festive) hunting

H&H's hunting editor Catherine Austen shares a somewhat predictable remedy for all of your Christmas woes

2 mins

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Horse & Hound Magazine Description:

Publisher: Future

Category: Animals-and-Pets

Language: English

Frequency: Weekly

The UK's leading weekly equestrian magazine

Published by Time Inc (UK). 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.