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Horse & Hound Magazine - December 11, 2025

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In this issue

“He was magnetic – everyone was drawn to him”

VALEGRO AND UTHOPIA
Farewell to Britain’s greatest Looking back

When every second counts
Transporting sick horses in an emergency

Handy for raceday
Homes near the local track

You saw them here first…
Showjumping and showing legends who started out at London

Event rider’s genuine remorse for abuse case

The world mourns as legends leave

Tributes have poured in to superstar dressage horses Valegro and Uthopia, who changed the face of the sport

4 mins

'Sincere remorse' of rider suspended for abuse

US rider Andrew McConnon was found not guilty of most of the allegations made about him

2 mins

Warm summer saw a rise in worm egg count results

It is thought the dry, hot weather is linked to an increase in infections

1 mins

New digital marking system to avoid human errors

The system has been trialled, and will be used in some showing classes at the London International Horse Show

4 mins

'We need an X Factor-type operation'

Pammy Hutton on why horse sport needs to get its sparkle back

2 mins

Farewell to Britain's greatest

Valegro and Uthopia reshaped British dressage. With their passing, the sport says goodbye to two horses who gave us all far more than medals.

7 mins

British Equine Veterinary Association President

Vet surgeon Imogen Burrows on the emotional weight of every case, burnout, welfare and why she still loves the job

3 mins

When every second counts

If you have to transport a sick or injured horse, the last thing you need is added complications.

5 mins

You saw them here first...

Several contenders at this year's London International made young debuts at the show. Jennifer Donald and Bethan Simons revisit some early appearances

8 mins

Dressage's Christmas home

Britain's only top-level dressage show, London International is the sport’s festive highlight. Oscar Williams tells its story and speaks to Richard Davison about its early days

4 mins

Lymphoma

Lymphoma is one of the most common cancers in equines, but diagnosing it is difficult. Vet and equine internal medicine specialist Michael Hewetson explains all to Catherine Welton

4 mins

Growing pains

We often associate degenerative joint diseases with horses in middle or old age, but youngsters – even foals – can present with conditions under the umbrella of developmental orthopaedic disease

4 mins

‘A remarkable standard of sport’

In the latest of his occasional series about great foxhunters he knew personally, Alastair Jackson charts the life of Anthony Martyn, master and huntsman of the Glamorgan

5 mins

A hat-trick for Doug White

BEAUFORT farmer Doug White captured his “home” hunt race, the Yeomanry Ride, aboard Fil D’Ariane, having led the 32-runner field throughout.

3 mins

Ed

This hunt horse certainly wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea, but from the moment Daniel Cherriman got on him, he has never let anyone else hunt him

3 mins

Willy Wonka's sweet supreme

There were tears and cheers at the inaugural running of this amateur championship as new and established combinations hit the centre line

5 mins

Breeder's blockbuster result

There was festive cheer despite bitterly cold temperatures at this in-hand calendar finale, where home-breds reigned

3 mins

Peak form to close the year

Personal bests, dominant small-tour form and a powerhouse string of rising talents bring the year to a strong climax

3 mins

He never loses his head'

An ultra-cool gelding delivers with an impressive grand prix success and a 12-year-old rider beats the best

4 mins

A great way to end the year'

Robert Murphy lands his biggest win to date and a British stallion hits flying form

1 mins

'He's tiny but he answers every question"

Paul Townend secures his first Tingle Creek victory with a diminutive chaser, but the biggest celebrations come for a family's £100 bargain buy

1 mins

A £100 bargain buy is Aintree hero

CONDITIONAL jockey Beau Morgan crossed his fingers as he anxiously awaited the outcome of the photo finish to decide the 33 3⁄4-mile William Hill Half A Mill Becher Handicap Chase.

1 mins

Drifter digs deep

Two wintry meetings delivered standout performances, emotional first wins and classy prospects emerging for the season ahead

3 mins

'Shucks to the day

The smell of mud and hot horses in a freezing downpour elevates the spirits, while the eventual toe-thawing in the shower is a cause for jubilation, finds an undaunted Tessa Waugh

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.