Horse & Hound Magazine - November 07, 2024

In this issue

EVENTING - Amateur wins on comeback horse as British season ends.

OPINION - Pammy Hutton on judging discrepancies that go too far...

Perfect storm for industry after budget confirmed

The minimum wage is to increase again, and bosses will also be hit by increased national insurance

2 mins

Shows' challenges as British international event cancels

The dressage festival at Hickstead will not run in 2025 as it could not be made viable, highlighting issues shows face

2 mins

Poor working conditions and the effects on grooms' mental health

New research shows the impact of bad and the benefits of good employment, for all in the industry

2 mins

Horse world mourns as two leading figures lost

Captain Con Power and Guy Avis have died, aged 71 and 77 respectively

1 min

'Baffling' US dressage ban on some headpieces

The US federation has introduced a rule banning a certain type of headpiece - only in pure dressage

2 mins

Michael Owen

There's plenty of synergy between top-class football and racing, proves Michael Owen as his Manor House Stables continues to churn out winners under trainer Hugo Palmer. Martha Terry pays a visit to the striker's Cheshire base

7 mins

A new way forward

Worm control in horses is vital, but established methods will not remain effective for much longer. Tim Mair FRCVS explains why and how we need to change

3 mins

'Use it or lose it'

Not everyone wants to reach for the pipe and slippers at a certain age. Becky Murray speaks to some veteran horse-and-rider combos for their secrets of human and equine longevity

6 mins

Access all areas Cavalier Centre

The Cavalier Centre is a fully accessible, state-of-the-art equestrian centre designed to improve lives through horse-based activities. Ellie May Forrester pays a visit

7 mins

She's a corker

Communication, says long-standing and highly respected Belvoir master Lady Sarah McCorquodale, is the key to all, as Catherine Austen discovers

8 mins

Peanut

From \"dangerous, scary\" to hedge-hopping brilliance, hunting has been the making of this unstable but very lovable equine character

3 mins

Jankorado hits the jackpot

Paul Sims is triumphant despite his interrupted jump-off preparation and a borrowed horse comes up trumps

4 mins

Smith hits flying form

A \"her way or no way\" mare helps Zoe Smith to an impressive ribbon haul and a rider beats his own boss to the top spot

3 mins

Lording it over the rest

Horses who have returned from injury, a second generation homebred and a long format specialist score on the final weekend of the British season

3 mins

New pair pull off a win

A former European Championships pony is on form with his new rider, while elsewhere former showjumpers and eventers take ribbons

2 mins

'Sorry, but I wasn't feeling it'

Fresh from the opening meet, Tessa Waugh hasn't quite yet been bitten by the hunting bug. Without the crisp autumnal air and cheek-pinching cold she hoped for, it's a sluggish start

2 mins

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Horse & Hound Magazine Description:

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.