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.

Sport stars

Nose and rein pressure less in double bridles than snaffles • Research found less pressure on the nasal areas, and less rein force, in top horses in double bridles

Impact of next year’s wage rise to hit industry hard • Equestrian businesses face another hike, and a predicted increase may have implications for higher-paid workers

HORSES

OBITUARIES

IN BRIEF

Challenges in managing horses who are in pain • Owners don’t always consider pain as a reason for a horse’s behaviour - or call a vet at first

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

New group to study kit design with female focus • Sailing and motor racing are also part of the initiative supporting women

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

Award and awareness to help improve horse road safety • Progress is being made in the fight to make riding and carriage driving on the roads safer for all

And finally… a hospital trip

LETTERS

H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horse & Hound

‘We have to show we don’t want tension’ • Carl Hester on practical new ideas to move dressage forward

‘Good sport? You bet!’ • Graham Fletcher on taking showjumping to the races and proud parenting

Nicolas Touzaint • European eventing champion aged just 23, the Frenchman is still flying high two decades later. Martha Terry catches up with the seven-time Olympian on a rare trip to Britain to talk about the pressure of Paris and a Burghley debut

Show centre founder • Marion Dreelan on getting the riding bug in her 40s to establishing and running a large equestrian show centre in Scotland

Need to know

TSF Dalera BB • The standout dressage horse of her generation is “intelligent and funny”, with a penchant for snacking. Martha Terry talks to her connections

Groom Franzi Leonhardt

Personal care • A horse’s sheath provides protection from pests, dirt and injury, but needs care itself. Kieran O’Brien MRCVS explains what problems can occur

Full of beans

Rain showers • Designed to give your horse a layer of protection against the elements, lightweight rugs are perfect to have to hand when the seasons are changing

Playing the generation game • With the costs of care for both children and the elderly sky-high, multi-generational living is one solution, discovers Stephanie Bateman

A lifelong dream come true

The lie of the land • Equestrian property buyers have specific needs that won’t concern the average homeowner. Becky Murray learns how to assess the subtler signs of suitability

A life-changing move

Full reset • With sunrise gallops, gin-clear ocean waters and the charming native ponies of Sumba island, Gemma Redrup experiences a life-changing holiday to shake off the stresses of Western routines

WHAT’S INCLUDED…

Unlucky horse comes good • Tim Price and Happy Boy top an international line-up, which also features a British Olympian returning to the podium after nearly 20 years and a rising German star

“I NEVER THOUGHT IT WAS EASIER”

McCarthy heads Irish one-two • Cross-country speed is a defining factor in the young horse class, with a home-bred eight-year-old taking top honours

TALKING POINT

Sauce Pot cooks up a storm •...