Horse & Hound

Published by TI Media Limited 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.

Embracing uncertainty

Sentence for trying to give fellow livery's horse poison • A horse owner has been sentenced in court for attempting to give poison to a mare on the same yard

Exceptional sport promised as Olympic equestrian venue named • The final decision has been made on the site for all three equestrian disciplines at the Los Angeles Games in 2028

HORSES IN THE NEWS

IN BRIEF

OBITUARIES

Cost of riding schools’ licences differ by thousands of pounds • A Government review of riding school licensing has found a range of inconsistencies across the country

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

AI could give horses a voice to speak to vets • A system using 3D motion capture can interpret equines’ body language

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

Breeders’ concerns on Defra guidance • Government sent communication as some ineligible foals were registered

And finally… have a cow

LETTERS

H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horse & Hound

‘Kick and pull? Think again’ • Pammy Hutton on the dressage at Badminton and misreading warmbloods

‘Clear minds, clear rounds’ • Adam Cromarty on why “getting on with it” is no longer a healthy mindset

Karl Cook • The perfectionist US Olympic showjumper tells Nancy Jaffer about his training philosophies, attention to detail, and passions for collecting books and gardening

Cross-country controller • Richard Clapham on multi-tasking and listening, and why technology still isn't the solution to cross- country control

Birkettbank Master John • The home-produced Fell stallion was crowned BSPS M&M supreme champion at London International. Alex Robinson learns about his rise to the top

Former rider Sam Roberts

EMS explained • Equine metabolic syndrome is a long- term condition that leads to bouts of laminitis. Edd Knowles MRCVS outlines what we know about it and how to minimise its impact

Diagnosis and signs

Causes and susceptibility

Treatment and prevention

Looking ahead

PROTECTIVE MEASURES

Brilliant bridles • These leather bridles have been designed with equine anatomy in mind, aiming to relieve pressure and provide optimal comfort for your horse

‘It takes a lifetime to get here’ • Comeback rides claim centre stage, a towering presence emerges in the ring and a head-turning freestyle is rewarded with top marks

“EXCITING FOR THE FUTURE”

Fever pitch • Two riders dominate, as a seven-year-old hailed by Carl Hester as the best in the country steals the spotlight

RISING STAR FOLLOWS IN DAM'S FOOTSTEPS

Hose bags back-to-back brace • An existing title holder leads the way, first-time champions rise to the occasion and a show-stopping freestyle adds a touch of magic

“SHE WOULDN'T BE THE HORSE SHE IS NOW WITHOUT MY TRAINER”

Milestones and magic moments • Five days of stories, surprises and rising stars – from veteran ponies to future champions, this year's championships captured the spirit of dressage

“THEY TOLD ME I'D NEVER RIDE HER AGAIN”

Proudley on form • Young riders and their horses and ponies shine brightly over the Easter weekend

“BUZZING TO WIN”

Moloney maxes out at Masters...