Horse & Hound Magazine - January 30, 2025

In this issue

How to buy your perfect horse.

RACING Why Daryl Jacob decided to call it a day.

VET ADVICE How to calm an anxious horse for routine treatment.

What drives the trust that will allow horse sport to thrive?

Major new research shows what the public thinks of horse sport and what we can do about it

2 mins

'Spotters' and fitness of horse and rider key points in eventing

Experts have been discussing different aspects of human and equine fitness, at the 2025 FEI eventing forum

2 mins

Dog warning after young rider and woman savaged by pack

A man has been sentenced and three dogs put down after two attacks at an equestrian yard

2 mins

Noseband gauges to be tried in Britain this year

The new tool is to be trialled by British Dressage as part of new regulations

1 min

Change of view needed as stats show horses still dying on roads

British Horse Society figures show 58 horses died on our roads in 2024 and many drivers do not pass safely

2 mins

‘What qualities do we value most?'

Anna Ross on young horses, good horsemanship and the future of tack

3 mins

Daryl Jacob

Fresh from retiring at the top of his game, the Grand National-winning jockey tells Kate Johnson about his favourite horses, an affinity with greys and his decision to call it a day

6 mins

Hunting campaigner

Ed Swales calls on “all hunting people” to unite, as he works to defend hunting and find justification to revisit the ban

3 mins

For the love of the horse

Routine care is essential for good health, but can generate stress in equines. Imogen Burrows MRCVS explains what to consider for everyday welfare

6 mins

Seeking a suitable match

From family all-rounders to five-star eventers, buying the right horse at the right time is a huge responsibility. Ellie Hughes talks avoiding common pitfalls and increasing the chances of finding “the one”

7 mins

A season for everything

MANAGING your land for horses or livestock is a year-round commitment, but with the right approach, it can also be rewarding. From getting your soil in shape in spring to maintaining fences and drainage in summer, and managing winter mud, every season has its tasks.

4 mins

An 'extraordinary flair' for hound breeding

SIR ALFRED GOODSON founded the College Valley Foxhounds in 1924 and is recognised as one of the great hound breeders of the 20th century. The College Valley were a unique pack of fell-cross hounds with a devastating ability to kill a large number of their hunted foxes.

3 mins

Life's a Beach for Archibald

A milestone victory, a post-HOYS comeback and an on-form rider's brace make up this week's key moments

2 mins

Fred bosses his rivals

A horse scores yet another victory in the Lord Ashton of Hyde's Cup, while one who's had considerable success under Rules returns with an emotional win

2 mins

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Horse & Hound Magazine Description:

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.