In this week’s Horse & Hound magazine, out on Thursday 12 February, we meet tricky horses and their perservering riders who have together beaten the odds to become a success story. Plus with Valentine’s Day around the corner, H&H tracks down couples who met on the equestrian scene. We also reflect on the announcement that champion jockey AP McCoy is to retire at the end of this season. You can also enjoy all the news and reports, including showjumping from Bordeaux International, hunting from the South Durham and North Cotswold and much more.
Former web features editor, point-to-point editor and digital racing editor
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.
