Horse & Hound

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.

The power of horses

One chance to have a say in vet law reform • Defra has opened a consultation on proposed reform to laws that cover vets, farriers and other professions

Rise in livery court cases is a reminder for good contracts • A specialist equestrian lawyer says an increase in disputes reinforces the fact that contracts protect everyone

HORSES IN THE NEWS

IN BRIEF

OBITUARIES

Horses in divorces – dog legal case raises an important point • Including horses and other animals in prenuptial agreements could be beneficial, lawyers agree

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Farewell to Mr Potts, five-star event horse • Louise Harwood has paid tribute to her part-draught home-bred star

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

Animals’ deaths can affect people as much as losing humans • A study has found that prolonged grief disorder can be caused by the loss of an animal as much as that of a person

Award for safe-passing tanker driver

LETTERS

H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horse & Hound

‘Vets, not riders, are choosing horses’ • Richard Sheane of Cooley Farm, the brand behind many top sports horses, on why he feels examining X-rays without context can be damaging

‘Sometimes we take riding for granted’ • Pammy Hutton on the true value of horses and riding in the modern world

Tom Wachman • The young showjumper lit up London with his record-breaking grand prix win, now the World Championships beckon. Jennifer Donald finds out what's driving Ireland's latest talent

Veterinary ophthalmologist • Dr Tim Knott, founder of The Equine Eye Clinic, remembers his first cataract operation and why horses disguise ocular problems

Get set to go… • Horses who travel internationally are subjected to greater potential disease risk than those who don't. BEVA junior vice-president James Crabtree FRCVS outlines the relevant vaccination advice

West Nile virus: transmission vectors

New in the ring • The latest pick of must-have products to hit the shelves for you and your horse

‘My best buy ever’ • Buying great horses isn't all about six-figure sums and flashy auctions. Luz Wollocombe finds out from top riders about the special purchases that changed their lives

Ditches without hitches • If a budding eventer hates ditches, you'll struggle to complete any level of course. Ellie Hughes asks top coaches how to build trust in the partnership so they become a breeze

The course-designer's view

Join the crew • Teamwork makes the dream work for these dedicated unsung heroes of the showjumping world, discovers Catherine Welton

‘Full of characters with a love for hunting’ • The Sennybridge Farmers are celebrating their 75th anniversary this season. Stephen Robbins tells us something of the history and glorious country of this Welsh pack

Malachi • This adored hunter is “the safest horse on the planet”, but has plenty of spice and character too

Season opens on a high • Key qualification results fell into place, from Area Festivals to the World Cup, as the season picks up momentum

‘I'm smiling ear to ear’ • Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex Winter Regionals, Warks

Breakthroughs between the boards • Bishop Burton College Winter Area...