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.

What an inspiration

Full steam ahead for Paris as the Olympics approach • Riders, organisers and support teams are now on the last lap of preparation for the Games

Home dope testing and post-fall interviews are proposed • A variety of suggested changes to international competition rules also includes field-of-play decisions and fence heights

HORSES IN THE NEWS

Eventer's disappointment as Paris place changes hands • A combination were unable to achieve their last Olympic qualifying result after being eliminated across country

IN BRIEF

Impact and planning key factors in critical colic decision-making • Researchers have looked into the decision-making process involved in critical cases of colic in horses

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Hidden disability scheme to help sport's inclusivity • British Dressage says it is proud to join the scheme to give more opportunities

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

Community urged to work together for off-road riding • Two recent examples show that taking the right action can help restore access to important safe places to ride

And finally… zoo's baby boom

LETTERS

Horse & Hound

‘Talking and tech improve the sport’ • Philip Surl on officials' roles, how the sport has changed and more

‘It's time for a change in our sport’ • Katie Jerram-Hunnable on working together to save county showing

Lucy Latta • The young Irish event rider was an overnight sensation at Badminton when she finished second. Pippa Roome meets her to hear more about her two jobs

Needle felter • Lifelong horse enthusiast and artist Tomás Varela took the leap and transformed his wholesome hobby into a thriving felt figure business

‘We were just the hunting, shooting fishing lot’ • Jennie Loriston-Clarke on terrorist attacks, the polio victim who inspired her to take up dressage and feeling the beat of the Celtic reel

A metabolic master • The liver is tough and versatile, but signs of disease in horses are often subtle until it is advanced, and so it can be devastating. Angela Jones MRCVS explains

CLINICAL SIGNS OF LIVER DISEASE

Contemporary chic • Do you hanker for a spick-and-span home with all the latest mod cons? Check out these contemporary properties with equestrian facilities

Lovely bubbly • A range of shampoos to treat your horse

Irish Paris riders lead the way • Ireland's “best team” land the Nations' Cup, with British pairs also on good form

TALKING POINT

‘So special’: Brits score impressive win • The British riders clinch the competitive team contest, while one horse keeps on stepping up for individual glory

GERMANY GET PARIS-READY

Glamourdale's back • The world champions look in fantastic form ahead of the Paris Olympics as Britain's up-and-coming horses impress in Aachen's Nations' Cup

HOSTS REVEAL PARIS TEAM

‘We never expected to win’ • An action-packed week as debutants shine, personal bests are set and selectors sharpen their pencils

AN ENGAGING FORMAT

Young horse sparkles

Begg bags memorable double • Debutants are on top form as the next generation of riders and horses step into the spotlight

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