What’s in Horse & Hound magazine, in shops from 12 June 2025

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This week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 12 June, brings you full analysis of the Defender Bramham Horse Trials action, as well as the Betfred Derby Festival from Epsom. Ahead of the Hickstead Derby, which is sponsored by Al Shira’aa and taking place on 22 June, we take a look back at the incredible horses who have won this prestigious class in consecutive years. For racing fans, we enjoy an access-all-areas visit to trainer George Boughey’s yard in Newmarket, ahead of Royal Ascot. In the Vet Clinic we tackle the thorny issue of what is an appropriately sized rider and our new summer back page feature – 10 minute box – features Bramham winner Bubby Upton. This week’s exclusive columns feature top eventer Piggy March and showing producer Simon Reynolds, and in our hunting pages, we look at what it takes to be successful at hound shows. We also bring readers additional eventing, dressage, showjumping, showing, and riding club reports from around the UK, among our plentiful articles for equestrian fans to enjoy – see a more detailed breakdown below.

Carol Phillips
Carol Phillips
Website editor

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.