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.

Ready for the champs

Lack of knowledge major link to welfare concerns • A study found that even a system of licensing might not be the solution to horse welfare issues

Preparations for ‘gold standard’ home Europeans in full swing • Bumper crowds are expected at Blenheim, which is well on its way with plans for a world-class sporting event

HORSES IN THE NEWS

OBITUARIES

Conditions considered for champion jockey after £70,000 drink-drive fine • Oisin Murphy has been banned from driving after his collision with a tree in April this year

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

New large redworm test is welcomed as cases rise • The test comes in response to the parasites being reported in the UK

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

Royal support for scheme to combat equine obesity • Princess Anne was enthusiastic about the positive impact of the Weigh to Win scheme, which is growing

And finally… game, set…

LETTERS

H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horse & Hound

‘It was a taste of next year's worlds’ • Andrew Nicholson on Germany's mega show at Aachen and Luhmühlen

‘Let's just have one society’ • Bethan Simons discusses administrative errors, judging panels and apps

Sadie Smith • Dressage's rising star talks to Oscar Williams about rebuilding her career, coping with setbacks and the people who made it all possible

Clicker trainer • Lucy Chester on switching from movie-making to liberty training and how sheep provided the perfect demo

Rules and regulations: how they help • How do veterinary regulators reduce the risks associated with equestrian sports? Howard Newitt MRCVS explains

Extra help

Create your empire • Want to run your own livery yard? These equestrian centres will get you started

Squeaky clean • A selection of shampoos formulated to leave your horse's skin, coat, mane and tail looking, smelling and feeling their best

Calling Olympic heroes and rising stars • This year's European Showjumping Championships offer a once-in-alifetime opportunity for new names as well as familiar heroes to shine. H&H's showjumping editor Jennifer Donald runs through the runners and riders

Great Britain

PODIUM PREDICTIONS

THE FORMAT

INDIVIDUAL FAVOURITES

Ireland

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FACTS AND STATS

How to follow • Follow all the action from A Coruna with this handy guide to next week's European Showjumping Championships

KEEP UP WITH THE ACTION

TIMETABLE

Vitali leads Kiwis to double gold • A horse who has often missed out lands the individual win as New Zealand reign and Britain has two on the podium

A star is born • A Belgian star steals the show in Aachen's electric grand prix special, while a Brit hits a personal best, setting the stage for a thrilling summer of top sport

TALKING POINT

Britain claims a podium place • Olympic gold medallists and a rising star combine to help Britain to third in the Nations Cup, while Martin Fuchs follows in his uncle's footsteps with a big grand prix win

TALKING POINTS

Renwick rules the castle • One rider lands a high five, Joe Whitaker celebrates a breakthrough victory and a veteran horse...