Horse & Hound Magazine - November 28, 2024

In this issue

WILLIAM FUNNELL - ‘We shouldn’t have to justify our way of life’.

VET ADVICE - Why horses itch – and how to stop them.

Many horses' needs aren't met: study finds chance to improve

Researchers say all must ensure horses have space, friends, forage and good experiences

2 mins

Better judges' cover a must to protect the sport's future

A group insurance option has been found to protect the officials showing needs but only if enough sign up

2 mins

Challenging ourselves to be and do better for our horses

The 2024 FEI general assembly heard how we should all challenge ourselves to give horses the best lives possible

2 mins

How horse simulators could help encourage people into riding

It is hoped the new model will help break down barriers to the sector for a wide range of people

2 mins

Scottish jockeys to benefit from fund's top services

A new centre in Galashiels has been built thanks to a legacy donation

1 min

IVF with frozen sperm is a 'milestone' in equine breeding

The first successful use of frozen semen in the technique has been recorded in an American study

2 mins

Emma Thomas

The Bramham under-25 champion talks to Pippa Roome about going for it in eventing, her two contrasting top horses and riding round Burghley nursing a serious kick injury

8 mins

Services jumping champion

Captain Lara Dixon on revived showjumping dreams, learning to ride again and the mare who made it happen

3 mins

LJT Egebjerggards Samoa

Sophie Wells’ Paralympic bronze medallist is on track to be one of the best in the world. Oscar Williams meets her

2 mins

Rubbed raw

Persistent itching is hard to live with, causing both physical and mental distress. Kieran O’Brien MRCVS explains what may cause it in horses, and what to do

6 mins

For the love of dogs

Horses and hounds” are inextricably linked. Sarah Isaacs speaks to some icons of the equestrian world to find out more about their pet pooch

7 mins

Channel your inner Munnings

Tackling the anatomy of a horse with a pen or paintbrush is a great leveller, but an admiration of the equine form is the only prerequisite for taking the plunge on a drawing course, finds Madeleine Silver

7 mins

Joey

From huntsman’s horse to huntsman’s wife’s horse, this superstar is pretty perfect as longas he's in front

2 mins

The hunt should be involved in the rural community

Charlie Barclay was one of the longest serving and most well-respected MFHs and hound breeders of the 20th century, as Alastair Jackson explains in the latest of his articles about great foxhunters he knew personally

4 mins

Goodnight, and good hunting

HSH hunting editor Catherine Austen reflects on the loss of a great friend

3 mins

A star is born

A nine-year-old mare helps put Luxembourg on the map and we celebrate a remarkable grey’s comeback

3 mins

Jumping Jack cracks it

A scopey grey is learning to be quick” anda broodmare makes up for lost time

4 mins

I love an underdog

The arrival of the winter mud brings with it a Venetia Williams hat-trick, but the day belongs to a warrior gelding, who never stops trying”

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.