In this issue

A guide to box rest
How to keep your horse happy and healthy if he has to be kept in a stable.

Tipping the balance
Why even forage and grass can contribute to an excess of sugar in horses’ diets..

Jessica von Bredow-Werndl

The German dressage rider of the moment chats to Polly Bryan about her Olympic aims, going vegan and why she nearly quit the sport

7 mins

Tipping the balance

Even forage and pasture can contribute to an excess of sugar and starch, triggering a cascade of health problems. David Rendle FRCVS offers dietary advice

4 mins

A guide to box rest

When a horse has to stay in the stable for a prolonged period of time, all kinds of problems can ensue. Gil Riley MRCVS advises on how to manage box rest

6 mins

The effects of fire

We hope it never happens, but if your horse was caught in a fire, what would be the implications and how would we restore them to health? Andrea Oakes investigates

5 mins

Keeping a veteran active for longer

With advances in medicine, our horses are staying healthy well into their twilight years. Stephanie Bateman discovers how to keep our veterans sound and active for longer

5 mins

Smooth as silk

A part-bred mare reigns in a breed role, last year’s supreme novice is recrowned and an Exmoor turns heads

7 mins

Double booking for Damsel

A young rider makes her debut in open horse classes, landing a spot at the 2021 Hickstead final in the process

3 mins

Dargun shoots to the top

Piggy March cements her partnership with Dargun, while Kitty King takes the other CCI4*-S at the first British international of the season

4 mins

‘He'll jump the moon'

Henry Squibb lands the feature class with Kilcurry Dawn as huge fields of young jockeys emerge from lockdown in flying form

4 mins

A Mighty victory fulfils Russell's long-held ambition

Scotland’s showcase meeting produces a fairy-tale finish in the Grand National with an unexpected family connection

3 mins

Read all stories from Horse & Hound

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.