Horse & Hound

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd 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.

Go Brits!

Emotional Nations Cup win for Britain at home • It was a welcome win for the British team at the Royal International Horse Show, the first since 2010

Future of our Nations Cup hangs in the balance • As H&H went to press, the FEI was deciding whether or not Hickstead would host the competition from next year

HORSES

OBITUARIES

IN BRIEF

New standard for equestrian air jackets on the way • Work has started on a new standard for those products made specifically for equestrians' use

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

New faces and old hands to represent Britain in Europe • The squad has been announced for the para dressage championships, which run in Germany in September

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

And finally… only a number

LETTERS

Horse & Hound

‘Promote top horses’ personalities’ • Pammy Hutton on ways to improve public perception of equestrianism

‘One of the best weeks of my life’ • John Whitaker reflects on two momentous wins and ponders the blood rule

‘I hope ponies get deserved breaks’ • H&H’s showing editor Alex Robinson on the 2023 show season thus far

Davy Harvey • This talented dressage rider is on a roll. Polly Bryan hears how he continues to surprise himself

The Horse Trust CEO • Jeanette Allen on heading up the world's oldest equine charity, changing horses' lives and a right royal faux-pas

Need to know

Flying Tinker II • Mark Edwards' 15.3hh home-bred has 75 wins to his name and is described as the coolest horse on the circuit. Jennifer Donald meets the “little cracker”

On the hop • A horse on three legs is a clear cause for concern. Sarah Woods MRCVS explains the possible causes of serious lameness and how it should be handled

New in the ring • Check out these clever new products that could benefit both you and your horse

Britain’s super six eye the golds • Team GB’s riders start as favourites at next week’s European Championships in Haras du Pin, France, says H&H’s eventing editor Pippa Roome

Great Britain

THE FORMAT

INDIVIDUAL FAVOURITES

Ireland

Look out for…

How to follow • Keep this guide close to hand so you don't miss a moment of the eventing European Championships in Haras du Pin, France

Move over for Brilliant Will • Young talent shines throughout the week, as two supreme firsttimers land top honours in the final reckoning of the show

“THIS IS HER TIME”

LEONARD'S MINIATURE REIGN

Dreammaker gallops to glory • A seasoned working hunter steals the show in the pony supreme, ahead of a novice show pony mare who belies her lack of experience to shine

HALF-BROTHERS ACE IT

Tiger pounces to win • The youngest rider in the hunter championship steps up to seal top honours aboard her mother’s small hunter, while a mannerly middleweight is reserve

Llewellyn displays his native charm • Home-bred ponies delight their breeders, and a testing working hunter course sorts the very best from the rest

“MY SHOW WAS SPUR OF THE MOMENT”

“WE JUST WANTED THEM TO FINISH”

Rocking result for Red the legend • A hogged cob hoping to go one better and a home-bred plaited mare lift the...