What’s in this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 12 February

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Cover of Horse & Hound magazine, on sate Thursday 12 February 2026, featuring an image of a grey Connemara pony
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In this week’s edition of Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 12 February, we celebrate bold and bonny mountain and moorlands, and speak to native pony connaisseurs to ask what makes them so popular. In the news pages, we cover the Government pledge to consult on a mandatory licensing scheme for animal resuces and bid farewell to Into the Blue, equine star of two disciplines. Indulge in browsing luxurious horsey homes and take a look at our pick of trailers. We look at the positives of an enforced break from riding and ask whether your next lorry could, in fact, be a megatrailer. In the Vet Clinic, we explore how horses can come back well from colic surgery. Head to our hunting pages to find out about the life of Brian Gupwell who got The King hooked on hunting, and enjoy tales from Tessa Waugh’s hunting diary. This week, our opinion columns come from Carmen Edwards and Kim Bailey for showjumping and racing fans. We interview producer Simon Charlesworth, and for sports fans, there are reports on the latest racing, point-to-point, showjumping and dressage action. There are many other articles for equestrian fans to enjoy – see a more detailed breakdown below.

Bethany Stone
Bethany Stone
Features Assistant

A horse owner and rider with more than 20 years experience, Bethany has been writing for equestrian publications since 2017. Over the course of her career, she has reported from major British Riding Clubs and British Dressage championships, covered Badminton Horse Trials and interviewed equestrian sport’s best athletes. Her work can also be found in Country Life, The Field and Breathe magazine.