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In this issue

Zara relives her Euros ‘fairy tale’
Throwback to 2005 golds as Brits go for glory at Blenheim Euros again

EVENTING EUROPEANS FORM GUIDE
Every horse and rider’s chances

DRESSAGE
Sadie Smith delivers ride of her career at national
champs

SHOWING
Amateurs snap up final HOYS tickets

Showing
The Showing Register Amateur show and more

Debate welcomed on noseband research

Researchers have responded to concerns raised about two studies on noseband tightness

2 mins

Double bridles and nosebands are back in the spotlight again

New studies on conflict behaviours in the snaffle versus the double, and on noseband tightness, have been shared

2 mins

Racing on strike as tax changes could affect all equestrian sport

Any loss of funding could affect the wider horse world, racing experts have warned

2 mins

Cover for colic has not kept pace with inflation

The maximum payout has not risen, although some costs have dropped

1 mins

New schemes to help connect the dots once horses leave racing

The Horse Welfare Board is seeking to achieve 100% traceability of horses

2 mins

'I've gained a deep appreciation for para dressage'

Spencer Wilton reflects on his new role in para dressage

3 mins

'A big outlay richly rewarded'

Graham Fletcher on the disparity between pitiful and mega-money prizes

3 mins

'We must balance etiquette with safety'

Kate Jerram-Hunnable on the hunter championships, manners and more

2 mins

'It was a precious moment'

Zara Tindall and Toytown galloping through lashing rain to win the gold is the enduring image of the 2005 European Championships. On the eve of another European Championships at Blenheim, 20 years later, Zara recalls that week

7 mins

Heavy horse stud manager

The Suffolk Punch Trust's Tracey Pettitt on the privilege of working to preserve this endangered but versatile breed

3 mins

Beyond the needle

Joint injections play an invaluable part in equine medicine, but complications can and do happen. Michael Duggan MRCVS outlines what may occur

5 mins

A dream realised

A career-defining partnership delivers a personal best, resilience in wild weather and a place in history

1 mins

Legend status

From clean sweeps to breakthrough wins, the small tour stars deliver moments of history and redemption

4 mins

'He's a superstar'

Future stars show their mettle and step up into the spotlight as back-to-back titles, dominant displays and standout streaks light up the gold classes

2 mins

Back-to-back titles

A returning champion adds another title to her collection, while first-timers make their mark

3 mins

Hat-trick history

Young talent takes centre stage with historic wins, star-making turns and emotional firsts

2 mins

New bonds, big dreams

From emerging partnerships to seasoned campaigners, this year's para dressage champions deliver glimpses of future glory and, potentially, one fitting farewell

3 mins

Sparky shines en route to big prize

An Australian-bred former Flat horse takes the big-money ex-racehorse class, plus young horse and rider champions are crowned despite tricky weather

6 mins

Nango finds his form

A rider on the eve of her senior championship debut and a former national under-25 champion are winners this week

2 mins

'We were eventing just down the road'

An Olympic eventer is rewarded with his first-ever HOYS ticket after taking a detour and a competitive mare continues her winning streak

2 mins

Henry goes for gold

A cob gets a second chance at a ticket, a show hunter pony leads by 20 marks and a traditional coloured pony helps his young rider regain her confidence

3 mins

Supreme glory for Abbey

An Irish Draught mare powers her way to the supreme title, home-bred brothers clinch a host of tricolours and cousins take the spoils at Burghley

2 mins

Ice-cool Scandinavia is St Leger hero

In a thrilling battle, the final Classic of the season goes to a jockey coming in for a catch ride on a classy and tenacious colt

2 mins

Hunting for winners

Can you hunt hounds and race-ride? How compatible are the two sports – and can you fit both in?

7 mins

'I should have been thankful'

Autumn trail-hunting has arrived, but Tessa Waugh is more concerned with matters closer to home as her husband is \"replaced\" with a terse stranger on her first morning back out

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.