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.

Loveable superstars

Negligent dog walker is liable for rider's injuries • In an important legal case, a professional dog walker has been held responsible for her charges

Study on horse deaths in eventing shows falls not the only risk factor • The fact a high percentage of fatalities are not associated with jumping falls shows there are other issues to consider

HORSES IN THE NEWS

OBITUARIES

IN BRIEF

Biomechanics tech could help safety and rider rehab in future • A study on markerless assessment used in other sports found it could also help riders

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Vets to wear helmets at work to improve safety • All vets and nurses at one corporate will wear hats at all times with horses

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

Fatal virus found in UK mosquitoes for the first time • Fragments of West Nile virus genetic material have been identified but the risk to horses and humans is very low

And finally… road safety

LETTERS

H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horse & Hound

‘That must have taken willpower’ • Andrew Nicholson picks out his favourite performances from Badminton

‘The most magnificent week of showing’ • Royal Windsor steward Nigel Hollings reflects on this year's show

Patrick Mullins • This year's Grand National-winning jockey talks us through the race, explains why he'll always be an amateur – and shares a few secrets about his legendary father with Kate Johnson

Showing steward and judge • Sharon Thomas on the appeal of local shows, an ill-timed back flip, the joyful chaos of entertaining children – and smuggled dogs

An ever-present viral threat • EHV can cause devastating illness and has no cure. Fleur Whitlock MRCVS and Richard Newton FRCVS explain what can be done to limit the risk

What is a “higher risk” horse?

Set in stone • Beautiful equestrian homes with characterful stone facades

Let's get technical • Looking to upgrade your kit with some safety stirrups? Check out this selection that feature a variety of quick-release designs for improved safety and comfort

‘We're going to lose our shop window’ • Has Britain's summer showjumping circuit lost its way? Becky Murray investigates what its loss from local shows would mean for the sport

Inspiring the future and boosting entries

Could there be space for new leagues?

Breaking the mould • Who says you need a blue-blooded warmblood to succeed in showjumping? Jennifer Donald meets some eye-catchers who prove that success in the ring can come from every shape and size

Barratt wins Big • Four international sections host nearly 200 horses, with three British team riders and a rising star in the top spots

LISSINGTON FINDS HER BRAKES

CHEERS TO BARTENDER

Special K serves up a win • Up-and-coming stars and seasoned five-star campaigners share the spoils across a marathon few days of sport

WINTER'S WINNING WAYS

Comeback king returns in style • A beloved gelding returns to the top, a future star takes a bold step forward and a new combination stands out

WALLACE MAKES HER MARK

CONNEMARA'S ON A COMEBACK CAMPAIGN

Winging it wins the day • A winning...