In this week’s edition of Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 7 May, don’t miss our exclusive seven-page Badminton form guide, featuring analysis of every horse and rider. Also inside is our exclusive Royal Windsor Horse Show preview, including what the showing judges want to see and a showjumping line-up that’s fit for a king. In the news pages, we bring fears for medical cover at events, how rider personality affects horse training and relationships, and The late Queen’s Emma being immortalised as a rocking horse. We also hear from Olympians Richard Davison and John Whitaker on hot topics in dressage and showjumping. In the Vet Clinic, we examine the best treatment options for sarcoids. Badminton first-timer Tom Strawson is our H&H interviewee this week – despite riding at five-star, he’s not convinced he should be described as an event rider. For sports fans, enjoy reports from the latest fixtures, including eventing, showjumping, dressage, showing, racing, point-to-point and more. There are many other articles for equestrians to enjoy – see a more detailed breakdown below.
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What’s in Horse & Hound magazine: on sale 7 May 2026
News
- Fears for medical cover at events
- Government urged to include horses in education plans
- How the rider’s personality affects horse training and relationships
- The late Queen’s Emma immortalised
Previews
- What the judges want: Royal Windsor showing
- ‘A line-up fit for a king: Royal Windsor showjumping contenders
- Badminton 2026 entries: full form guide
Opinion
- Letters of the week
- Dressage: Richard Davison
- Showjumping: John Whitaker
People and horses
- H&H interview: Badminton first-timer Tom Strawson
- All in a Day’s Work: the Gold Cup and Grand National-winning groom
- Goodnight: Tessa Waugh’s hunting diary
Vet clinic
- Sarcoids: what we know and the best treatments
Property and kit
- Badminton locals: properties near the event
- New in the ring: a jump saddle, a ragwort fork and a joint supplement
Reports
- Showing: NPS Spring Festival and more
- Eventing: Kelsall Hill
- Dressage :Cockshot
- Showjumping: Stainsby Grange EC and more
- Racing: Newmarket
- Point-to-point: Fernie
- Riding Clubs: dressage
- Team chasing: Usk Valley and Wynnstay
Classified Ads
- Horses for sale, horseboxes, vehicles, stabling, jobs, insurance and more
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