Horse & Hound: 1 April
In this week’s Horse & Hound magazine, out on Thursday 1 April, we bring you the showjumping special, guest edited by Hugh Grant, including a look at how older riders compete with the younger generation and much more. We also bring you a feature on looking beyond conformation and whether you can train a horse to overcome his defects. You can also enjoy all the news and reports, including eventing from Burgham, showing from the Ponies (UK) Winter Classic and much more.
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What’s in Horse & Hound magazine: 1 April 2015
Showjumping special
- Ludger Beerbaum: Talks longevity, lessons learned and more with his friend and rival John Whitaker
- The 50-year age gap: How does the older generation compete with the younger showjumpers?
- Hello Sanctos: What makes him a winning machine?
- Small-time breeders: The studs with big visions
Features
- Looking beyond conformation: Can you train a horse to overcome his defects?
- 10 insurance blunders: How to get the most out of your insurance and what to avoid
Reports
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
- Hunting: Exmoor
- Hunting: George Bowyer comment
- Eventing: Burgham and Great Witchingham
- Eventing starting box: Swalcliffe, Aldon and more
- Dressage: Barcelona and highlights
- Showing: Ponies (UK) Winter Classic and BSPS Hereford Marches
- Showing: Stuart Hollings comment
- Showjumping: Morris EC and round-ups
- Showjumping global focus: Winter Equestrian Festival and round-up
- Racing: Dubai World Cup and the Lincoln
- Racing: Richard Johnson comment
- Point-to-point: Larkhill, Cotley and more
- Point-to-point: Darren Edwards comment
- Team Chasing: Fernie
News
- Dog attacks at record high
- Owners urged to help in rescue survey
Regulars
- Letters: Have your say
- The best of my fun, I owe it to…: Anna Ross
- Property: Equestrian heaven in Norfolk
- Vet clinic: Overreach and tread wounds
- Subscription offer: sign up today for huge savings
- The horse that made me: John Whitaker
Classified
- Horses for sale: new on the market this week
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Gemma is an experienced journalist, who was a member of H&H staff from 2014 to September 2025. She is passionate about all equestrian sports, including racing and point-to-pointing. She has enjoyed riding out for top trainers Nicky Henderson and Charlie Appleby and took part in a charity Flat race at Epsom in August 2018. Gemma’s has reported from numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.