In this week’s Horse & Hound magazine, on sale Thursday, 28 January, we bring you our grooms’ special, which includes a look at the day in the life of a supergroom, what it’s like for those grooms who have a superstar in their care and more. We also have an exclusive interview with top showjumper Ben Maher and this week’s legends of the sport nostalgic feature looks back at the career of double Badminton and individual European champion, Supreme Rock. We also have reports from international showjumping, plus a look back at the racing action from Ascot and Haydock Park among much more.
A star in their charge: Top grooms reveal what it’s like to tend a superstar
Team spirit: What makes a great employer-groom relationship?
Opinion
Letters of the week
Dressage: Carl Hester
Showjumping: James Fisher
People and horses
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H&H interview: Showjumper Ben Maher
Life lessons: Showjumper James Wilson
Goodnight: Tessa Waugh’s hunting diary
Vet clinic
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The less-than-perfect candidate: Should you go ahead with a purchase when a vetting flags problems? We look at three common issues which may show up at a pre-purchase examination
Features
Horse & Hound Newsletter
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
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‘One of the all-time greats’: Tribute to showjumping stallion Arko III, who won £1.2million in prize money and many five-star grands prix
Celebrity menus: We find out what five top competition horses eat
Ready for action: Feeds for performance horses
Hunting
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A proper cracker: Out with the North Cotswold before lockdown
Legends of the chase: David Anker, who spent 44 years in hunt service
“Hold hard!” But will they?: Great field masters
Hunter of a lifetime: Hamish, the reformed bucker who adores hounds
Reports
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Showjumping: Florida and Spain
Racing: Ascot and Haydock Park
Nostalgia
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Legends of the sport: Supreme Rock, who won Badminton twice and scooped two European Championships individual golds with Pippa Funnell
