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.

Assumptions

Concerns about new equine border control facilities • A rider took the option of a fine rather than risk her horse colicking owing to a long wait

Vettings and X-rays’ use in the spotlight in new study • Researchers found more than half of horses undergoing a pre-purchase examination showed signs of lameness

HORSES IN THE NEWS

OBITUARIES

IN BRIEF

Training aids and putting ourselves in the shoes of our horses for welfare • The Horses Inside Out conference covered equine welfare from birth onwards – and human perception

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

Rural community urged to act as Labour pledges trail-hunting ban • The Countryside Alliance said it is vital people sign up to support trail-hunting before the election

And finally… a proposal

LETTERS

The H&H Quiz

Horse & Hound

‘Who decides what constitutes abuse?’ • Anna Ross on social licence and the need for constructive dialogue

‘It may just safeguard your business’ • Julie Templeton on how professionals and clients can protect themselves

Joy Hall • The stalwart of the British Show Pony Society stepped down at the end of last year after over four decades of loyal service. Alex Robinson learns of the highs and lows of her tenure

National Hunt lad • Jaydon Lee looks after Constitution Hill, Shishkin and others at Nicky Henderson's yard in Lambourn

‘A little book and a leather measuring tape’ • Sue Bunn tells of her part in the germination of the Hickstead Derby, how team chasing began and a controversial foray into show judging

Unwelcome extras • Sarcoids are the most common skin tumours in horses and represent about 90% of the skin tumours seen in horses worldwide. Robyn Graham MRCVS demystifies them

SARCOIDS: THE KEY POINTS

The stallion who produces superstars • Bordeaux has produced numerous championship horses and licensed stallions. Alice Collins discovers what makes him unique

Top grand prix progeny

Carl Hester on Bordeaux

A pedigree steeped in gold

‘My aim for each foal is to be an Olympic showjumper’ • Ambitions are high at Carron Nicol's Rumer Stud as all eyes turn to the next generation. Jennifer Donald learns more about the business

Vistogrand – the third-generation superstar

Superstars in the pipeline

A successful new amalgamation • Harriers have long been part of the fabric of rural life in Norfolk, and two packs have joined forces to ensure that this continues

A union of poet and painter • The Irish R.M. novels are among the best-loved in hunting fiction. Liam Clancy explores the lives of their joint-authors, Edith Somerville and Violet Martin

Begg's breakthrough • Rising stars deliver standout performances while some championship heroes and a former cover star also secure titles

DREAM SUPPORTERS

COVER STAR

DIEGUTIS KEEPS THE FAITH

Kadanz II waltzes to top spot • With regionals in full swing, a freestyle set to a viral hit and a prodigious national champion sway the judges

Clarke's hat-trick

‘He could go all the way’

YOUNG AT HEART

Three ponies tie in ‘shock’ win...