In this week’s Horse & Hound magazine, on sale Thursday, 24 September, enjoy our report from the only CCI4*-L event in Britain this year, which happened last weekend at Burnham Market. In this week’s “Vet clinic” we explore peritonitis, to find out what causes it, how it’s treated and how to learn the early signs to watch out for. Plus, don’t miss our picture gallery from autumn hunting with the Cottesmore. We also talk to working hunter star William Pittendrigh, 21, on his swift rise to the top, and pony producer Sharn Linney reveals her life lessons. Plus meet a horse you need on your radar, read news and reports from across the disciplines and much more.
What’s in Horse & Hound magazine: 24 September 2020
News
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Concern over leniency on international riders’ recreational drug use
Digital passports could benefit all after Brexit
Praise for choice in young horse competition
Photographers’ concern at new copyright theft trend
Opinion
Letters of the week
Eventing: William Fox-Pitt
Dressage: Anna Ross
Showjumping: William Funnell
People and horses
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H&H interview: Working hunter star William Pittendrigh, 21, on his swift rise to the top
All in a day’s work: Saddler David Baxter
Life Lessons: Mini pony producer Sharn Linney on her work ethic
Ones to watch: Imogen Murray on her cheeky gelding with an impeccable tally
Goodnight: Tessa Waugh’s hunting diary
Vet clinic
Peritonitis: Inflammation of the stomach lining can be life-threatening to horses. Find out what causes it, how it’s treated and learn the early signs to watch out for
Features
Products: Stay on trend with our selection of recently launched equestrian items, from shampoo to clothing
Property
Horse & Hound Newsletter
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
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Listed houses: Yards with a historic background
Life in Leicestershire: Why this glorious county is a popular choice with equestrians
Hunting
Captured on camera: Pictures from the Cottesmore
Famous beaglers: Meet the legends of the beagling world
Reports
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Eventing: Izzy Taylor leads at Burnham Market and highlights
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.
