What's in this week’s Horse & Hound magazine, in shops Friday 3 January

This week’s cover star is among our ones to watch in 2025, Katie Magee, who is pictured winning the 2024 British novice championship on Cushlas Indigo. She will aim Treworra at her first Badminton this year.

(Image credit: Benjamin Clark Photography)

In this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Friday 3 January (we will return to our normal Thursday publication date on 9 January), don’t miss our exclusive interview with Mark Todd – find out what’s next for the equestrian maestro as he retires from training racehorses, plus his career high and lows so far. To mark the new year we name our 12 to watch in 2025, suggest seven ways to up your game as a horse owner, and if you fancy a touch of globetrotting, we have some unforgettable riding holidays destinations for you to consider. We also tackle two hot topics of the moment: the FEI blood rules, and ask what do we really want to see from the horse’s mouth during flatwork? This week’s Vet Clinic looks into motivations when breeding horses and asks “Is human intervention causing long-term damage?” In this week’s hunting pages, we look at how to get children going in the hunting field, and meet a “sharp” hunter of a lifetime. We also bring readers showjumping reports from around the UK, among our plentiful articles for equestrian fans to read and enjoy, so why not start the year as you mean to go on with this wonderful weekly treat?

Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.

Horse & Hound; 3 January 2025

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