Horse & Hound

Horse & Hound holds the title of the UK's longest-running equestrian weekly magazine, having released its inaugural issue in 1884. This publication is a go-to source for horse industry updates, insights from equestrian events, veterinary care tips, and listings of horses for sale. The magazine has a strong focus on fox hunting, along with coverage of various equestrian sports, including eventing, dressage, show jumping, horse racing, showing, carriage driving, and endurance riding. Readers can find expert opinions from renowned riders and trainers, such as event rider William Fox-Pitt, celebrated eventing coach Captain Mark Phillips, prominent show jumper William Funnell, and Olympic dressage rider and instructor Carl Hester, among others. Currently, the magazine is led by Content Director Sarah Jenkins, who took over from its first female editor, Lucy Higginson, in July 2014.

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‘Groundbreaking collaboration’ means top showjumping action on ITV this year

1 day ago | horseandhound.co.uk | Eleanor Jones

Showjumping is to return to mainstream television thanks to a deal between ITV and the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT). The new partnership means ITVX will broadcast the LGCT grand prix of London live this August, “bringing showjumping action to millions of homes”, and show LGCT and Global Champions League (GCL) highlights for UK audiences throughout the 2025 season.
‘It’s this summer’s must-see movie’– Big Star: The Nick Skelton Story film review

1 day ago | horseandhound.co.uk | Jennifer Donald

Leading names from the equestrian world gathered in central London on Friday night (9 May) for the world premiere of the film Big Star: The Nick Skelton Story, which is released in UK cinemas from 6 June. Zara Tindall, Jodie Kidd, John Whitaker and Geoff Billington were just some of the stars who joined Nick, his family and partner Laura Kraut at Ham Yard Hotel for an exclusive viewing of this much-anticipated documentary film charting his incredible sporting career.
A lifetime of memories’: farewell to tiny superstar pony who won it all – and was part of the family - Horse & Hound

2 days ago | horseandhound.co.uk | Eleanor Jones

The owner of a tiny pony who excelled at the top of showing – and in fancy dress classes – has paid tribute to her family’s “true legend” after his death aged 26. Barkway Blackjack, or Stan as he was known, won at the Royal International Horse Show and just about every county show on offer, as a lead-rein and first-ridden contender, and was supreme lead-rein at Ponies UK three years running.
A trailblazer, a warrior, a true inspiration: farewell to multiple medal-winning rider aged 76

2 days ago | horseandhound.co.uk | Eleanor Jones

The equestrian world has paid tribute to Anne Dunham OBE, a rider who “represented the heart and soul of ParalympicsGB with passion and professionalism”, who has died aged 76. The multiple medal-winning rider, described as a “trailblazer, tireless campaigner for her sport, fierce competitor and inspirational mentor” – and someone who was always kind to and supportive of others – died on 11 May. Anne represented Britain at five Paralympics and won 32 championship medals, 19 of them gold.
Heartbreak as top mare fatally injured just before Badminton return

2 days ago | horseandhound.co.uk | Eleanor Jones

Eventer Rosie Bradley-Hole has paid tribute to her star ride Romantic, who had to be put down just before they returned for a second Mars Badminton Horse Trials together. Sarah Wild’s Cevin Z mare and Rosie jumped a fabulous clear across country at last year’s CCI5* to finish inside the top 20 on Romantic’s five-star debut.
*Podcast* What all breeders need to know about equine herpes virus

3 days ago | horseandhound.co.uk | Carol Phillips

A Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature with Zoetis Welcome to this Horse & Hound Podcast advertisement feature with Zoetis, in which our podcast host Pippa Roome chats to Scottish sports horse breeder Caroline Ironside of MFS Stud Farm and Dr Richard Newton, head of equine infectious disease surveillance at Cambridge Vet School about equine herpes virus. Equine herpes virus is a huge concerns for breeders as a single positive case on a stud can turn into an “abortion storm” in which...
Group rides from Lambourn to Royal Windsor to raise awareness as too many horses die on our roads

3 days ago | horseandhound.co.uk | Eleanor Jones

A group of horses and riders is to travel from Lambourn to Royal Windsor Horse Show this week, inspired by two horses killed in traffic collisions – but for all those who have died or been injured on our roads. The aim of the ride (12-16 May) is to raise awareness among drivers of the safe way to pass horses.
Glorious Graffalo, magnificent greys, and a thrilling conclusion to Badminton 2025

3 days ago | horseandhound.co.uk | Lucy Elder

Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo added a second Mars Badminton Horse Trials title to their dazzling CV in an emotional conclusion to the 2025 event. Want to re-live how the action played out? Catch up on the results and stories from the concluding day at this year’s Badminton Horse Trials… Lordships Graffalo became the first horse to reclaim the Badminton title.
Olympian who came off waitlist at 11th hour completes first Badminton

3 days ago | horseandhound.co.uk | Lucy Elder

A little over a week ago, Brazilian event rider Rafael Losano was still waiting to hear whether he would get to run at Mars Badminton Horse Trials. Today, the 27-year-old Olympian ticked off his five-star and Badminton debut by completing with Withington – a 14-year-old British-bred gelding, by Wolkenderry. “If you told me that I was gonna get to this result early on in the week, I would definitely take it,” said Rafael, who owns Withington with Helen Tayton-Martin and James Noble.
‘I put the record straight’: Austin O’Connor settles a score to finish third at Badminton

3 days ago | horseandhound.co.uk | Martha Terry

It was an exact repeat of the rider podium from 2023, with Ros Canter, Oliver Townend and Austin O’Connor taking first, second and third at the conclusion of the Mars Badminton Horse Trials showjumping phase. While Austin and his speed machine Colorado Blue, owned by The Salty Syndicate, benefited from the muddy conditions in 2023, this year they really stamped their class.