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.

Freaks of nature

Vaccination vital as equine flu on the rise • Measures are being taken to protect the UK herd after a large number of flu outbreaks in 2026

Drivers reminded of lorry rules after event rider fined £300 • Lack of a tachograph can lead to action being taken even if the driver is transporting their own horses in an HGV

HORSES IN THE NEWS

IN BRIEF

OBITUARIES

The challenges of returning to riding after childbirth • A study highlights riders’ experiences of riding while pregnant and afterwards to help increase support

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Tough goodbye to horse who went to the top • Pippa Funnell’s five-star event horse Redesigned has died at the age of 25

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

Planning key for riders concerned about inheritance tax laws • Changes to the relief that applied in agriculture are in place and may have implications for the horse world

And finally… tyred out

LETTERS

Horse & Hound

‘Viability is always a tight balance’ • British Eventing’s Rosie Williams on positives and challenges

‘History was made at Windsor’ • Nigel Hollings on Royal Windsor’s origins and the 2026 fixture’s highlights

Karin Donckers • The Belgian event rider, who contested her 30th senior championship last year, talks to Pippa Roome about what keeps her going and making ends meet

Horses to watch: Karin’s three potential rides for the 2026 World Championship

Maryland Hunt Cup winner • Jockey Charlie Marshall on his latest success across the pond just after becoming a father and what it’s like to race over 5ft timber fences

Flamboyant III • The 18hh giant is equally adept at Derbies and puissances, but it’s been quite a journey. Ahead of a fifth trip to Hickstead, Jennifer Donald meets him

Influenza ALERT • A recent rise in cases of equine influenza is causing concern across the country. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains how to help minimise risks

The challenge of containment • Handling an outbreak

Fly-free zone • Make the most of the summer by protecting your horse from flies and biting insects with one of these summer sprays, fly repellents or insecticides

Redefining what’s possible • The modern era of showjumping has revolutionised what we believe can be achieved by both horse and rider. But does this come at a price? Jennifer Donald investigates the world of record-breaking performances

Season-defining riders

A faultless streak

Pure magic from Speller • One rider continues her glittering form and adds to her team’s haul, and a step down reaps rewards for a star mare

TWO ONE-TWOS FOR TEAM BREEN

Pronto is right on time • Last week’s Windsor hero Lottie Tutt triumphs in her first area trial and riders tackle a highly unusual course

“BELIEVE IN YOURSELF”

‘She was turning before I was’

TALKING POINT

‘I put everything on the line’ • Richard Vogel and the iconic stallion United Touch S take one step closer to making Rolex Grand Slam history with a sensational win in Aachen

Venture into glory • One rider dominates the hunter weight championships, a HOYS-winning worker claims a coveted Clifden ticket and a tiny pair win a first sash together

MAHER MAKES HER...