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.

Resilience

New US dope-test rule after horses given euthanasia drug in competition • Hair-testing and new protocols for equine collapse have been introduced, after reports of horses’ being given barbiturates to calm them for competitions

Fabulous weekend for Britain and Ireland at Europeans • British and Irish youth showjumpers came back with a haul of medals, as did British dressage and eventing teams

HORSES

OBITUARIES

IN BRIEF

Double bridles could be banned for juniors and optional at CDI3* • As the debate over double bridles continues, the FEI suggests a trial of giving the choice at three-star

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Rescued horses bring joy in loving riding schools • A new partnership involves rehoming rescue horses to approved centres

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

Wage mispayments show how complex employment can be • Admin errors that have since been rectified caused some equestrian bosses to pay staff incorrectly

And finally… will you?

LETTERS

Horse & Hound

‘We’ll be competing in martingales next!’ • Anna Ross on basics, bits and public perception

‘Setting the bar even higher’ • Adam Cromarty celebrates a venue that continues to innovate and improve

Tom Rowland • The event rider is quietly making a name for himself at five-star, as upping his horsepower, growing his confidence and learning to take risks pays off. He talks to Pippa Roome

Polo umpire • Pete Wright, chief umpire for the HPA, on chasing the perfect game and players who break the mould

An unsung hero • The humble kidney may not have the star quality of the heart, lungs or brain in the organ ranks, but it’s a vital multitasker. Angela Jones MRCVS explains its role and potential problems

Beyond the yard • Embrace country life with these useful and stylish products

‘Worth their weight in gold’ • Some ponies have made the RIHS their own, claiming repeat successes. Bethan Simons and Jennifer Donald pick out some Hickstead superstars

Kings Mistress is Queen of Yorkshire • Amateur breeders bask in main ring glory, a Welsh stallion provides a magical moment and top hunters are out in force

ROYAL REIN DOES IT TWICE

FIRST HOYS TICKET FOR SUPER SID

Home-bred glory • Three generations shine as “Percy Pig” takes a title, a working hunter rider makes a dream return and an £85 cob takes first HOYS qualifier win

FROM £85 WEANLING TO HOYS CONTENDER

PIMBLEY RETURNS TO TOP FLIGHT

Proudley strikes gold! • Great Britain’s Rachel Proudley wins individual gold in the young riders and Ireland’s Emily Moloney takes the junior crown

‘This is one I’ve always wanted to win’ • A Yorkshire born and bred horse and rider triumph in this year’s Cock O’ The North in a strong show for the Whitaker cavalry

Mantel and Xcaliber break through • A rising star conquers the area trial, a diminutive talent snatches a grand prix win and bold newcomers earn coveted championship tickets

‘If I pointed him at a house, he’d jump it!’

Cover Girl turns heads • A young home-bred mare excels, and a diet and fitness overhaul works wonders

“I WAS SURPRISED AT MY RUSTINESS”

Welsh quartet triumphs • Wales...