Horse & Hound Magazine - April 17, 2025

In this issue

A case for Dr Green? What to consider if you’re thinking of turning away a horse with slight lameness All in a day’s work The Grand National commentator Dressage Hunters Equestrian, Pachesham EC, Brook Farm Training Centre and more

Equestrian business uncertainty owing to Trump's import tariffs

The turmoil created by the US president's changing new tariffs could have implications for the horse world

2 mins

"Tough for organisers and riders'

The weather is more than just small talk in eventing, says Mark Phillips

3 mins

'Always be prepared with a plan B – and plan C!'

Simon Reynolds on setting young horses up for a long and happy career

3 mins

Padraig McCarthy

The Irish eventer talks to Pippa Roome about his hopes for the special home-bred who won Blenheim’s young horse class last year and his and wife Lucy’s breeding and sales operation

7 mins

Grand National commentator

Gina Bryce on becoming the first female to call the Grand National for over 70 years, and why felt-tip pens are handy

3 mins

Keep injury at bay

Avoiding injury and its consequences is always preferable to having to treat a problem. Thijs de Bont MRCVS explains how orthopaedic check-ups and exercise management can help

4 mins

A case for Dr Green?

When a horse has slight or intermittent lameness, it can be tempting to see if he improves with rest rather than investigate fully straight away. But there are issues with this route, finds Ellie Hughes

4 mins

WHAT'S THAT lump?

An unexpected swelling on a horse is enough to catch anyone off guard. From how a haematoma forms to helping them heal, Robyn Graham MRCVS tells all

4 mins

Townend rules Norfolk again

The undisputed king of Burnham Market punches in yet another win here en route to Badminton, and a one-eyed horse is also among the victors

4 mins

The Boss is back

Second-placed horses prove that persistence pays off, a producer makes a winning comeback to the ring and a Highland pony earns his rider their first-ever qualifying ticket

4 mins

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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.