Horse & Hound Magazine - October 22, 2020

In this issue

In the spotlight Peterborough champion VWH Ptarmigan 10.

H&H interview Young showjumper Tabitha Kyle talks about her ambitions.

Para showjumper

Disability campaigner Evie Toombes on an accidental foray into grand prix and meeting Harry and Meghan

3 mins

Judy Bradwell

The Burghley winner on taking the time to establish a seat, avoiding horses being “jaded fi t” and giving youngsters a good foundation for longevity

3 mins

VWH Ptarmigan 10

A Peterborough champion in 2012, the oldest hound in the VWH kennel is “invaluable” to the pack and his huntsman’s “most lovely friend”

3 mins

Time to dig deep

The lasting effect of Covid-19 on our favourite sport cannot be predicted, but history gives us much to feel positive about, says Andrew Sallis

8 mins

Tealeaf

Former joint-master of the Ludlow David Palmer sings the praises of his “brilliant” confidence-giver

2 mins

Hunting Field Characters

From the statuesque secretary’s mount to the infallible hireling, there are some horses you meet no matter which pack you’re out with

4 mins

New ears

Catherine Austen gears up for the season aboard a mannerly new ride – even getting airborne – and hopes everyone plays ball when it comes to Covid-19 restrictions

3 mins

Germany scores Sweet double

Oliver Townend leads the British effort with a silver for his sixyear-old, while German riders are dominant in both classes at the prestigious young horse World Championships

5 mins

Splendid victory for Smith

James Smith and the reliable Simply Splendid pick up grand prix honours, while a “sentimental” mare heads the 51-strong B&C qualifier

5 mins

Whitaker leads a strong British challenge

John Whitaker just misses out in a high-octane jump-off, while there’s a milestone for a popular gelding who has returned from a broken leg

4 mins

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The UK's leading weekly equestrian magazine
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