In this week’s Horse & Hound magazine, out on Thursday 4 January 2018, don’t miss our 2018 predictions special, in which we highlight riders and exciting horses to watch this year. We also take a look at pint-sized riders and how they compete successfully on big horses, plus we give you an ultimate guide to arena eventing. We also have a couple of brand new features for you to enjoy and there are also reports from the hunting field, dressage, showjumping and racing.
Second-career boost for racehorses across the world
Top eventer in high-profile doping case
The dangers of drones and a law change in the offing
Dressage Life: Farewell to British Olympic star, plus a new ride for Fiona Bigwood and more
H&H‘s 2018 predictions
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Riders to watch this year: Plus dates for your diary and new rules across the disciplines
Exciting horses: The potential equine stars of 2018, plus we predict the headlines and check out the must-have kit list
Features
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Pint-sized riders: We talk to small jockeys who successfully compete their sizeable mounts
Access all areas: H&H visits Richard and Marjorie Ramsay at the base of their showing empire, Watership Farm near Newbury
Arena eventing: Your ultimate guide to eventing on a surface and tips for success
The rising stars of the hunting field: We showcase our pick of the top 25 under-25 stalwarts, who are dedicated to the sport and always willing to help
Hunting literature: We take a look at how the words of sporting poets and novelists have helped many fall in love with the sport
Regulars
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NEW — All in a day’s work: Racing valet Chris Maude
Vet clinic: We bus the myths with the latest scientific thinking
Hunt hero: Barry Woolham, a late starter who still loves hunting aged 82
Masterclass: Eventer Flora Harris on improving adjustability
H&H interview: National Hunt trainer Neil Mulholland
Property: Gorgeous Gloucestershire set-ups
NEW — Goodnight: New columnist Tessa Waugh on combining Christmas with horses, plus ‘The seat-saver’
Opinion
Letters, plus hunting editor’s comment
Dressage: Pammy Hutton
Showjumping: Andy Austin
Racing: Fergal O’Brien
Reports
Horse & Hound Newsletter
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
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Hunting: Monmouthshire, plus pictures from Boxing Day meets across the country
