In this week’s edition of Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 29 January, we reminisce on the glittering and storied career of Ballaghmor Class, Oliver Townend’s Olympic medallist and multiple five-star winner – it’s a six-page exclusive not to be missed. In the news pages, we bring the latest on planning ahead for spring following 2025’s challenging hay-growing season, new guidance to help forge the path for more thoughtful whip use, and more. If you’ve been scratching your head about protecting your grazing from transforming into a mud bath, check out the preventative strategies we highlight with our features pages. There’s another instalment of our eventing training series, and in the Vet Clinic, we learn how point-to-points are run smoothly and safely. Head to our hunting pages for an interview with Percy huntsman Robert McCarthy, plus Catherine Austen discusses role models. This week, we interview grand prix dressage rider Louise Bell and, for sports fans, there are reports on the latest racing, dressage, point-to-point and showjumping action, including Doha. There are many other articles for equestrian fans to enjoy – see a more detailed breakdown below.
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What’s in Horse & Hound magazine: on sale 29 January 2026
News
- A legend bows out
- Plan ahead for early spring after challenging hay season
- Government fails to set timeline for legal change on fireworks
- Should I use a whip? New guidance aims to start conversation
Nostalgia
- Legends of the sport: Oliver Townend’s superstar event horse, Ballaghmor Class
Opinion
- Letters of the week
- Showjumping: William Funnell
People and horses
- H&H Interview: International grand prix dressage rider Louise Bell
- All in a day’s work: The equine nutritionist
- Goodnight: Tessa Waugh’s hunting diary
Vet clinic
- What goes into making a day of point-to-pointing run safely – plus latest vet news
Features
- Equestrian homes under £1m
- How to teach event horses to gallop
- Practical ways to prevent paddocks from becoming mudbaths
Hunting
- Interview with Percy huntsman Robert McCarthy
- Hunter of a lifetime: Spotty, a practically perfect trademark ride
- From the field: Catherine Austen muses on hunting’s role models
Reports
- Dressage: Vale View
- Showjumping: Doha, Arena UK and more
- Racing: Cheltenham
- Point-to-point: Heythrop and Percy
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