In this issue

Tough initiations
Plunging into the hard work of the equestrian industry.

Hunt clubs
How they have traditionally brought members together throughout history..

Good Relationships Key As Harvest Picture Unknown

Horse owners are urged to build relationships with suppliers and be prepared, after a challenging harvest

2 mins

Jayne Ross

The showing supremo on sitting quietly and checking your horse’s mood, her sporting bloodlines, Frankie Dettori’s style and why jacket colour is key

3 mins

The missing link

Your horse may be microchipped, but have you let the paperwork lapse? A new law requires the process to be complete, discovers Andrea Oakes

5 mins

Peas in a pod

Living with an equally competitive rider has its pros and cons. Lucy Higginson asks some power couples how they balance family life with competitive goals

8 mins

A baptism of fire

Working with horses is hard graft, so it’s no surprise that the equestrian industry demands some of the toughest initiations. Madeleine Silver talks to those who have taken the plunge

7 mins

Fruselli rockets to the top

A speedy round claims the grand prix spoils for Holly Smith as Hickstead smoothly hosts its one show of this pandemic-plagued year

5 mins

Happiness Is A Winning Mare

Tom Whitaker tops a classy field, Irish youngsters shine and two riders score one-twos at this well-attended show

4 mins

Dargun dares to win

Piggy March claims a fourth victory aboard Dargun as he grows in “strength and confidence”, while Tom McEwen enjoys a successful weekend

4 mins

Double delight from Durable

Combinations demonstrate lockdown training has worked with improved scores and personal bests

4 mins

Nights in and days out

Tessa Waugh is only too happy to pay to ride around her own farm as the normally cumbersome gates are propped conveniently open, but her trusty steed finds the excitement too much to handle

2 mins

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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.