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 essence of our sport • IT'S been a fun and interesting experience taking the reins at Horse & Hound.

Imaging in vettings – a can worms or worth it? • Veterinary experts asked how much is too much when considering pre-purchase imaging

Threat of exotic disease is rising but action planned • Leading veterinary figures considered the threat of equine diseases such as African horse sickness to the UK herd

Attitudes to grooms improve, but some poor practice remains • A survey of equestrian workers in training roles has found that many are still not employed within the law

Housing issue highlights the complexity of wage laws • The offset for accommodation has caught out some who believed they were compliant

England has no plans to update code • The English and Welsh governments will not follow the Scottish lead in updating guidance on equine welfare

LETTERS

'LA is only 19 shoeing cycles away'

‘A positive from the changing landscape’ • Adam Cromarty on team development and a notable achievement

Access all areas: Christian Williams Racing • When it comes to racing yards, Christian Williams' base Ogmore Farm is the one that broke the mould. Harry Meade visits the money-can't-buy training facility making the most of its Welsh coastal surroundings

Pony Club DC • Hetty Clark on her Pony Club childhood, making forever friendships and feeling like she’s mothering 220 children

Feeding the feet • Nutrition forms the building blocks of healthy hooves, upon which farriery and exercise can build for a horse’s wellbeing. Edward Busuttil MRCVS outlines what you need to know

Ready for rain • These Og turnout rugs offer versatile protection, perfect for unpredictable showers or layering in cooler weather

Splendid symmetry • Check out these three stunning Georgian-style homes with classical proportions featuring a range of luxury facilities for horse and human

Set for life • Safeguarding your future with an equestrian property, whether you plan to stay or sell, could give you the life you’ve always wanted.

The art of the question • From “rider-frighteners” to “skinnies”, cross-country course-design keeps evolving – but must preserve its essence, writes Martha Terry

THE DRIVING FORCE • Whether they're packing bags and raising children or fixing lorries and steadying nerves, the husbands and wives behind top riders and trainers are a vital cog, finds Netia Walker

‘The best sport a child could do’ • Is tetrathlon the ultimate childhood sport? Combining four skills (and a pony), it’s huge fun and builds resilience, friendships and athleticism, finds Becky Murray

McEwen rewrites Blenheim history • Tom McEwen dominates at Blenheim, becoming the first person to win both classes in one year – and scoring a four-star long one-two on horses at opposite ends of the age scale

Danny steps up • Last year’s seven-year-old world champion wins again in this prestigious young horse showdown

You can’t get more grassroots than me • A part-time teacher and her “ultimate BE80 horse” claim their second national title, while a light season pays off for a talented mare

Every time in the ring is a bonus •...