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Horse & Hound Magazine - November 27, 2025

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In this issue

Christmas gifts for all horse lovers
● TOP RIDERS’ FESTIVE CHILDHOODS ● DRESSAGE OPINION: LAURA TOMLINSON ● VET: FEEDING HORSES ON BOX REST ● JUMPING’S SUPER GRAND PRIX

Masterclass with Joe
Stockdale Build accuracy,connection and confidence

‘You had better go on horseback’ Horses in Jane Austen’s books

Own or roam? Pros and cons of hunting without your own hunter

Changing an environment changes horses' behaviour

What your horse wants you to know – and how a beaver's experience could improve welfare

2 mins

What is needed to improve welfare for all horses

Expert panellists considered legislation, putting our money where our mouths are and showing the right way to do it

2 mins

Olympic champion to bow out in front of home crowd

Ben Maher's medal-winning superstar ride Explosion W will officially retire at London International Horse Show

2 mins

Video in warm-up areas allowed and the FEI clarifies blood rules

Certain changes to international dressage rules will apply, or continue to apply, in competition

2 mins

Charlotte Dujardin to make her London return

The double Olympic champion heads a stellar list of World Cup entries

1 mins

We need to find new audiences

Laura Tomlinson on rebuilding dressage for a new generation

3 mins

Harrison Ashton

The 24-year-old dressage star tells about swapping the influencer tag for international results and proving himself as a rider on the rise

7 mins

The officials' club chair

Andy Griffiths, chair of the International Eventing Officials Club and a technical delegate for over 30 years, on being smuggled into Belarus and what riders should do before their first event

3 mins

Feeding for recovery

Nutrition and welfare are intertwined and both remain vital when a horse is on box rest. Edward Busuttil MRCVS demystifies feeding the resting horse

5 mins

Say yes to Yorkshire

A selection of sought-after equestrian homes, nestled within God's own country

1 mins

Magic of the festive ride

Behind Britain's glittering Christmas rides lie endangered Shires, life-changing therapy ponies, and communities united by the sound of hoofbeats.

6 mins

Little donkey, little donkey

A standing dish at every Christmas nativity, the humble donkey often steals the show - but beyond the festive spotlight, what does life hold for these remarkable equids?

6 mins

All I remember is mucking out!

Last-minute presents bought at Olympia, mucking out on the big day and escaping ponies - famous equestrians share their childhood Christmas memories with Catherine Welton

6 mins

Masterclass with Joe Stockdale

Sharpen your horse's straightness and balance with Joe Stockdale's go-to exercises – simple set-ups to help build accuracy, connection and confidence

5 mins

'You had better go on horseback'

In celebration of the author's 250th year, Bethany Stone delves into the small but significant role of horses in Jane Austen's fiction

7 mins

A chance to protect our heritage'

Hunting's cultural heritage should be officially recognised, says Ed Swales

3 mins

The follower's choice - own or roam?

Going hunting without your own hunter is an increasingly popular choice for a range of reasons

6 mins

Family heroes shine at finals

Shared rides, developing riders and comeback horses produced a series of hard-earned victories

4 mins

McLean triumphs in all-Scottish jump-off

The brilliant Gino F is back where he belongs after injury and a former pony European rider is “shocked” to claim her first championship

4 mins

Grey Dawning lights up Haydock

The popular grey sashays to an emotional win in the first Grade One of the season and a father and son team up for the best day of their careers

3 mins

Double delight for Andrews

Three established trainers relish a brace of wins each while connections enjoy success with new horses

4 mins

Philco

David Broome has ridden several household names in his career, but he holds special affection for a certain grey thoroughbred with an arrogant swagger, who drew fans from rivals, team-mates and spectators alike

6 mins

'Back on planet Christmas'

A Christmas shopping trip turns into a chance to catch up on pony gossip for Tessa Waugh, who is on the back foot as far as present buying is concerned but replete with tales of happy new homes

2 mins

Read all Stories from Horse & Hound

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.