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In this issue
The picture, the story
John Whitaker and Milton.
Saddle up
Styles for every horse and rider.
Being transparent is key to securing equestrian sport
Experts discuss acceptance of horses in sport, after the most recent survey on the public's opinion of it
![Being transparent is key to securing equestrian sport](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5174/1739359/0bEOOorNx1718882382986/BEING-TRANSPARENT-IS-KEY-TO-SECURING-EQUESTRIAN-SPORT.jpg)
4 mins
Stephen Clarke and Charlotte Wittbom
The leading international dressage judge and classical trainer tell Oscar Williams about combining their two approaches and continual learning
![Stephen Clarke and Charlotte Wittbom](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5174/1739359/M6Mx6J6NG1718878646596/STEPHEN-CLARKE-AND-CHARLOTTE-WITTBOM.jpg)
7 mins
Wire sculptor
Rupert Till on the chance stumble that ignited his sculpting medium, working with Willie Mullins' superstars, and his priceless Shetland
![Wire sculptor](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5174/1739359/ue0VPtoxd1718879036321/WIRE-SCULPTOR.jpg)
3 mins
Giraldo
Abi Lyle's top ride Giraldo is going from strength to strength, flying the flag for Irish dressage. Oscar Williams meets the Paris-bound superstar
![Giraldo](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5174/1739359/8Jz-VcClx1718879424246/GIRALDO.jpg)
3 mins
'I considered kissing the sand'
Groom Mark Beever recalls his stubborn superstitions, swearing in front of royalty - and the emotion of winning gold
!['I considered kissing the sand'](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5174/1739359/T5WrfpKkg1718877827404/I-CONSIDERED-KISSING-THE-SAND.jpg)
5 mins
Ouch!
Pain in humans is easy enough to detect - they'll tell you about it. But how can it be spotted in horses? Liz Richardson MRCVS demystifies pain physiology and recognition
![Ouch!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5174/1739359/RqgrT837A1718879579604/OUCH.jpg)
6 mins
Sitting pretty
Of course the saddle has to fit your horse, but what about how it fits you as a rider? Sarah Isaacs speaks to saddlery experts to find out just how important it is to consider your own body shape and posture in the saddle fitting process
![Sitting pretty](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5174/1739359/0vUn44UDs1718880213438/SITTING-PRETTY.jpg)
4 mins
Banzai battles for a Paris place
World champions Yasmin Ingham and Banzair Du Loir top the hotly contested CCI4*-S, while Belgium's Lara de Liederkerke-Meier takes her first CCI5* win on a home-bred mare
![Banzai battles for a Paris place](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5174/1739359/z8ddjBntQ1718880422653/BANZAI-BATTLES-FOR-A-PARIS-PLACE.jpg)
7 mins
'He has incredible energy'
Home-breds delight their riders with the top two spots in the grand prix and records are smashed in the puissance
!['He has incredible energy'](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5174/1739359/ilBxC8MSd1718880838161/HE-HAS-INCREDIBLE-ENERGY.jpg)
5 mins
Caccia can't be caught
A laid-back Otangelo youngster, who fell asleep on the ferry, is a star of the show, and jumping bridleless at home proves the winning formula for one combination
![Caccia can't be caught](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5174/1739359/Uxl1rY9_B1718881229421/CACCIA-CANT-BE-CAUGHT.jpg)
5 mins
Imagine's connections are living the dream
A new partnership is off to a flying start and one rider's patience with a £1 tricky youngster is richly rewarded
![Imagine's connections are living the dream](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5174/1739359/-d32HQd8P1718881536950/IMAGINES-CONNECTIONS-ARE-LIVING-THE-DREAM.jpg)
3 mins
A picture of Elegance
A determined breeder experiences a memorable day of firsts, while a show hunter pony reigns with two sisters
![A picture of Elegance](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5174/1739359/miv4XXIz41718881868519/A-PICTURE-OF-ELEGANCE.jpg)
5 mins
Rio's regal victory
A new face of the riding horse scene shows promise, breeder's dream a run continues and a cob specialist dominates
![Rio's regal victory](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5174/1739359/Wgx0s7JPQ1718882016422/RIOS-REGAL-VICTORY.jpg)
2 mins
High honours for the Heythrop
The Heythrop takes both championships, but local packs revel in some success, too
![High honours for the Heythrop](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5174/1739359/9glFBUfgK1718882114293/HIGH-HONOURS-FOR-THE-HEYTHROP.jpg)
5 mins
Horse & Hound Magazine Description:
Publisher: Future
Category: Animals and Pets
Language: English
Frequency: Weekly
The UK's leading weekly equestrian magazine
Published by Time Inc (UK). 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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