Horse & Hound’s hot topics: moody mares, the BBC and Fabio Capello

Get a sneak preview of some of the topics discussed by our columnists and in our features in this week’s magazine.

Managing moody mares: H&H investigates whether a new jab really is the easy solution that it seems.

Guest showjumping columnist Peter Charles admits that he thinks the BBC’s reduced coverage of the sport might just be a good thing.

Showing columnist Katie Jerram explains why horses do not naturally enjoy their jobs.

Horsey holidays in the UK: H&H Editor Lucy Higginson ponders why we bother going abroad.

Polo columnist Luke Tomlinson reflects on the difficulties of being Fabio Capello.

Eventer Jeanette Brakewell reveals how to get a job on a top yard.

Hunting columnist John Holliday shares the experience of trying to control a pack of hounds during heavy gunfire.

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