Horse & Hound Magazine - December 19, 2024

In this issue

RACING How Nico de Boinville became a top rate jockey.

OPINION Why Laura Tomlinson wants stricter stewards.

Danish double bridle and curb ban could be coming

An ethics council recommended bans, which the European Parliament has since discussed

2 mins

Welfare action plan 'change that's needed in horse sport'

British Dressage says it has used this year’s events as a catalyst for positive change, and that all have a role to play

2 mins

New benefits and insurance changes for 2025 eventing

The membership decline and ways of adding value to the offering were among the topics at British Eventing’s AGM

2 mins

Insurance reps agree to work together for sustainable cover

The aim is to set up an association to unite insurers, vets and service providers to benefit everyone

2 mins

Client expectations are a major concern for vets

According to results of a recent Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons survey

1 min

Misuse of fireworks is 'anarchy' as Government discusses law

MPs have highlighted the dangers of fireworks, in a Parliament debate

2 mins

'I must say I'm run off my feet'

Laura Tomlinson on lessons from abroad and the London International

3 mins

Nico de Boinville

Ahead of a high-profile Christmas campaign, the jockey with more Grade One wins than any of his peers tells Catherine Austen how his childhood prepared him for racing's pressures

7 mins

County show director

Sarah Moreland on multitasking within the horse world, conducting meetings while poo-picking and DIY skills

3 mins

Vitali

This five-star event horse has become a fan favourite as he’s starred in the first two phases and battled his showjumping demons. Lucy Elder meets him

2 mins

'When I joined the Pony Club it was just two boys and 48 girls'

Pepsi Kohler on being delightfully outnumbered by girls in the Pony Club, a leg-up from a royal and the H&H advert that changed his life

4 mins

In bygone days

Modern vets have much scientific knowledge behind them, but what about their forebears? Kieran O’Brien MRCVS opens up the world of Victorian vets in London

6 mins

Neat feet

Excellent hoof care is a year-round concern but the winter months present their own problems. Richard Stephenson MRCVS explains the seasonal challenges afoot and how to stay one step ahead

5 mins

Winter him well

A horse's winter routine can differ dramatically from his summer structure but what’s the knock-on effect? Ellie Hughes asks vets how to optimise routine management for the season

4 mins

The greatest gift of all

Christmas is fast approaching and while we all like a bit of tinsel, the festive season is also a perfect time for giving to a horse charity. Niki Hinman finds out some of the options

7 mins

'You couldn't want for more

The Ludlow's peaceful country makes for a day in \"hunting paradise\"

7 mins

'It had to end sometime'

The closure of beloved Hampshire saddlery Calcutt Sons is a loss to the hunting and wider equestrian worlds, as Octavia Pollock reports

6 mins

'Monaco deserved this victory

Seemingly destined always to play the bridesmaid’s role, Harrie Smolders’ great partner Monaco finally tops an incidentpacked Rolex grand prix

4 mins

Gemirande provides 24-carat magic

Venetia Williams sparkles again in the December Gold Cup and jockey brothers dead-heat

1 min

‘Happy hunting, everyone'

“The season for talks, dinners and parties has finally arrived for Tessa Waugh, whose distress about the snags of middle age fades away with some rousing festive spirits

2 mins

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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.