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Horse & Hound Magazine - October 02, 2025

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In this issue

It’s showtime!
Secrets to success at Horse of the Year Show

Family members vying for the same spotlight

HUNTING
A stunning morning with the Tynedale

OPINION
Andrew Nicholson’s take on Euros result

VET CLINIC
Preventing fractures:science helping trainers

Rider almost lost it all after her friend lied in legal claim

The case was dropped after the rider found pictures of the claimant riding and hunting

3 mins

International dressage makes a welcome return to Hickstead

A rider-led independent team is bringing back dressage to this iconic venue, next year and for the long-term future

2 mins

Irish eventing's resurgence is timely for Olympic cycle

The European silver is a sign of strength in depth and good results to come as the horse world looks towards LA28

2 mins

Horse buyers and sellers warned of unintended phone contracts

A High Court case shows that even WhatsApp or text messages can count as contracts in horse sales

2 mins

HOYS to be broadcast on terrestrial television

The Channel 4 show will \"capture the magic\" of the \"arena of dreams\"

1 mins

Tools to change our behaviour to make horses' lives better

The RSPCA hopes its new tools will not “educate” owners, but help them look at equine welfare differently

2 mins

‘The right riders got the medals’

Andrew Nicholson reflects on an exciting European Championships

3 mins

A 60/40 split would be better

Gill Thompson on the BSPS championships and looking ahead to HOYS

3 mins

Katie Magee

Double national champion and in the top 20 at her first Burghley, this rider has had the season of her career so far – 20 years in the making.

6 mins

Coursebuilder and designer

The Boekelo designer Adrian Ditcham on watching horses jump, paint pantones and dreaming up a Burghley track

3 mins

The appliance of science

How can science help reduce the risk of fractures in racing, and in turn societal concerns about horses in sport?

6 mins

'Beyond expectations'

The country's best producers and breeders will showcase some exceptional young horses in next week's HOYS finals.

4 mins

Brilliance in bloodlines

Family ties - human and equine – are being put to the test as relations go head-to-head for glory at HOYS.

3 mins

'Incredible' Augustus reigns with world title

A teenage rider and a home-bred, who suffered an accident as a youngster, shine in an unforgettable week for Ireland

3 mins

Cornet snares an impressive fourth-timer

SAMMIE-JO COFFIN ended the summer season by winning all four big classes, including a first area trial victory for eight-year-old Cornet Of Follyfoot.

3 mins

It's like driving a Ferrari

A former five- star campaigner dances in the rain before bad weather stops play

3 mins

LUCKY CLOVER STRIKES AGAIN

MONSTEAD course specialists Pippa Warren and Clovers Reward chalked up their first BE90 win when they romped home in front in section A.

1 mins

Peaky Blinder steps up in style

From debut wins to emotional salutes, this week delivers rising stars, loyal partnerships and eye-catching comebacks

3 mins

Smith's sweet Melody

A Valentine's gift proves a treasure, it's third time lucky for a Welsh section A and a senior Arabian is London-bound

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.