Horse & Hound

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd 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.

A tonic in today’s world

Seven-figure cash boost for all levels of eventing • The major investment in British Eventing will fund training to help improve horses and riders

Extreme disappointment at show horses’ excess weight • Vets have voiced their concerns about overweight animals competing and being placed at Royal Windsor Horse Show

HORSES IN THE NEWS

OBITUARIES

Gene editing: a boost or a huge compromise to horse welfare? • The ethical issues related to modifying equine genes have been debated, as a new bill is put forward

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Independent group to oversee social licence • Welfare and ethics experts will help strengthen horse sport’s future

Many horses’ bits do not fit, new research indicates • Equine breed, age and sex should all be considered when choosing the best mouthpiece, the study authors found

And finally... a Berry special guest

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LETTERS

The H&H Quiz

Horse & Hound

‘Don’t avoid challenging horses’ • Eric Smiley on why keeping a spotless record shouldn’t be riders’ priority

‘We rely too much on rising trot’ • Pammy Hutton on the holy grail of dressage, terminology and coaching

Carl Hester • Polly Bryan catches up with the master of British dressage, and finds him inspired by new priorities, but as grounded and inspiring as ever

Working horse expert • Jonathan Waterer on making “proper” flour and variety being the spice of life

Glenkeeran Dance In The Deep • Type, quality and stand-out charisma. Alex Robinson meets the happy home-produced lightweight hunter with a myriad of fans

Former rider Clare Abbott

A different view • Humans and horses both rely heavily on vision, but does the way we perceive the world risk us failing to understand their perspective? Imogen Johns FRCVS explains how equines see

Horses’ vision: key points

Charm and character • From a quintessential country cottage to Shires charm and Welsh style…

Ready for the Great British summer • Summertime at the stables isn’t always the blissful experience we expect, with shiny, happy horses enjoying a gentle warm breeze. H&H tackles the three blights of overheating, sunburn and flies

Casual comfort • Riding tights and leggings are a lightweight and comfortable alternative to jodhpurs or breeches. Choose your perfect pair from this selection.

Risky business • As technological advances have become commonplace, the veterinary profession – and experiences of those within it – has changed dramatically. Kieran O’Brien MRCVS speaks to a number of retired vets to hear their stories

‘Shades of Shergar’ • The Cazoo Derby produces one of the greatest champions of recent years, giving trainer Sir Michael Stoute his sixth winner of the blue-riband race

STOUTE’S SIX DERBY WINNERS

Tuesday takes the spotlight on Friday • The Oaks winner gives trainer Aidan O’Brien a record 41st British Classic, while there’s drama at the start for Dettori

“HE’S A WONDERFUL HORSE”

Edwards makes it 10 wins in nine days • The Welsh rider continues his exceptional purple patch, while all roads lead to Hickstead for Harriet Biddick

SHOWJUMPING HIGHLIGHTS...