Horse & Hound: 6 November 2014
In this week’s Horse & Hound magazine, out on Thursday 6 November, don’t miss our national hunt special – including an exclusive interview with top trainer Paul Nicholls plus one’s to watch this year. We also bring you pictures from hunt’s opening meets from across the country and we ask how do one-eyed horses cope? You can also enjoy all the news and reports, including dressage from Moreton Morrell and showjumping from Lyon, from the last week plus racing from Ascot, the Breeders’ Cup and much more.
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What’s in Horse & Hound magazine: 6 November 2014
National Hunt special
- H&H interview: We visit Paul Nicholls’ Ditcheat yard
- Sire De Grugy: H&H meets the National Hunt star
- Jason Maguire: Why he is more determined than ever
- Life after racing: We find out what some of our past heroes are up to now
- The ones to watch: This year’s bright prospects
Features
- Hunt heroes: The Pytchley veteran, Blackjack
- One-eyed horses: How do they cope?
- How can physios help? Two H&H readers find out
Reports
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
- Hunting: Opening meets from across the country
- Eventing: Starting Box: Norton Disney, Aldon and more
- Dressage: Moreton Morrell, Team Quest and highlights
- Dressage: Global round-up
- Showjumping: Global focus: Lyon and more
- Showjumping: Kingsbarn, Crofton Manor and round-ups
- Showjumping: Graham Fletcher comment
- Showing: Welsh national foal championships
- Showing: Stuart Hollings comment
- Racing: Ascot, Wetherby and Breeders’ Cup
- Racing: Richard Johnson Q&A and comment
- Racing: Bloodstock
- Team Chasing: Essex and Suffolk
News
- Second-hand sales soar, but watch out for scams
- Ambulance service apologises for rider’s 2hr wait
Regulars
- Letters: Have your say
- Ask H&H: How can I keep a horse on livery within the M25?
- Property: Equestrian havens in Essex
- Vet clinic: Preparing for surgery
- Subscription offer: sign up today for huge savings
- The moment: Joanne Eccles
Classified
- Horses for sale: new on the market this week
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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.