In this issue

The Royal Special
How The Queen changed horse sport.

Summer lovin’ Dealing with common summer health problems, from flies to dehydration and sunburn.

Toshiyuki Tanaka

Despite only taking up eventing aged 22, this determined Japanese rider reached the London Olympics five years later and is now preparing for his home Games in Tokyo. Martha Terry meets him

7 mins

The House of Windsor effect

In her seventh decade on the throne, the effect of The Queen’s love of horses has extended not only to her family, but to the equestrian world at large, says Horse & Hound’s former Editor Michael Clayton

8 mins

A royally good start

From rocking horses to Shetlands and sturdy Pony Club steeds, horses infiltrate every aspect of a royal childhood, whether the Olympics beckons or a trot around Balmoral is the extent of their riders’ equestrian prowess, finds Madeleine Silver

7 mins

Summer lovin'

With the delights of summer come potential risks to your horse’s soundness and health. Alex Robinson looks at common problems and how to deal with them

7 mins

Hughes steps up

Phoebe Hughes clinches the junior two-star, while the jumping phases prove tough in the pony championship

4 mins

Teenager scores first win

Two riders score their first victories at intermediate level and an RAF flight sergeant has a magical day

4 mins

‘I didn't mean to do that!'

Some quick thinking from Robert Whitaker pays dividends for the sole double clear in the area trial, while a horse bought after a couple of beers shows superstar credentials

5 mins

‘I hope my kids are watching'

Jockey Adam Kirby turns around a “gut-wrenching” decision to win the 242nd running of the Derby

4 mins

Hunting – How To Take The First Steps

Lots of people think they might like to go hunting, but are unsure how to go about it. Abi Butcher explains what to do this summer to get yourself ready for the winter

5 mins

Toytown

What this horse of a lifetime lacked in looks as a “toad” of a youngster, says Catherine Austen, he made up for in talent and presence, partnering Zara Tindall to World and European Championship glory

8 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.