Horse & Hound

Published by TI Media Limited 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.

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Judges' alert buttons and optional double bridles proposed in dressage • The sport was the topic of a dedicated session at the 2025 FEI Sports Forum

Ethics and welfare in focus at all levels of horse sport • Stakeholders are making progress on an action plan to promote and enhance sport horses’ welfare

IN THE NEWS

IN BRIEF

OBITUARIES

'It's time to show your support' as trail-hunting consultation looms • The Government has announced a consultation on its plan to ban trail-hunting will come this year

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

British medallist retires after a stellar career • The Paris Olympics, at which he won gold, was Romeo 88’s last competition

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

Ideas for new championship for young riders • A four-star eventing championship for under-25 riders could “bridge the gap” in terms of competition and age

2032 Brisbane Olympic venue plan

LETTERS

Horse & Hound

'Judging reform is the top concern' • Richard Davison on the latest FEI developments and a chance to recalibrate

'Unick is getting the air miles in!' • John Whitaker on jet-setting horses, new rules and father-and-son moments

'A race of dreams and drama' • Kim Bailey reflects on the magical ingredients in this year’s Grand National

Richard White • The renowned trainer tells Oscar Williams about stepping into the spotlight, finding love in an unexpected place and why you’re never too old to try something new

National Stud CEO • Newmarket’s National Stud offers education and training as well as being a leading provider of bloodstock services. Anna Kerr gives us her insight

Breaking the stranglehold • The new strangles vaccine has been well received but has further potential to eliminate the disease – if uptake by horse owners increases and good biosecurity measures are used. David Rendle FRCVS explains

WHAT'S NEW in the veterinary world? • Vaccine research may also advance protection against equine flu and sarcoids. Peter Green MRCVS reports

New in the ring • The latest products you’ll want to add to your equestrian wardrobe and yard kit this season

'It can't get better than this' • Father and son Willie and Patrick Mullins unite for an emotional moment in sporting history

HOW DID H&H DIARIST IDAS BOY FARE?

PARADE OF CHAMPIONS

"DANNY MULLINS NEEDS TO GET HIS FINGER OUT NOW!"

MEET AINTREE'S HORSE HANDLERS

"Here we are winning the Grand National"

WHERE DID YOUR HORSE FINISH?

Man of the moment • Gentleman De Mee comes from last to first for the all-conquering Willie Mullins and a jockey rescues his colleague in an action-packed Topham Chase

"YOU CAN ONLY DREAM OF WINNING THIS"

"HE'S BEEN BEACH RIDING AND HAD THE SUN ON HIS BACK"

TALKING POINT • FOUR STRAIGHT GRADES ONES FOR WILLIE MULLINS - PLUS ONE MORE FOR LUCK

Hit Show is box office • A shock result in the $12m Dubai World Cup has racing fans enthralled and another victory leaves a jockey “speechless”

"A BIT SPEECHLESS"

PERFORMANCE OF THE WEEK

History makers...