Don’t miss this week’s edition of Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 9 July. We indulge in a look back over the career of legendary two-time Olympic gold medallist, Big Star. The showjumper is one of the most successful in history – showjumping editor Jennifer Donald chronicles the legendary horse’s life and achievements. In the news pages, we examine the fears surrounding owners’ use of AI for veterinary guidance, antibiotic resistance and the threat to equine vision, and much more. We put Lostock Up Till Dark in the spotlight, and hear from Pippa Roome and Vicky Smith on hot topics in eventing and showing. In this week’s Vet Clinic, we explore equine pain – how to spot and manage it. Our interviewee this week is working hunter specialist Rachel Turner, and we take a look at the feeds on the market for horses who need extra oomph. This week’s foal file is five-star winner Hooney D’Arville. As ever, enjoy in-depth reports from the latest fixtures, including Bolesworth, Royal Norfolk, Farley Hall and much, much more. There are many other articles for equestrians to enjoy – see a more detailed breakdown below.
- Find your nearest magazine stockist
- Order a single issue for delivery
- Subscribe to the paper magazine
- Download FREE digital magazine
What’s in Horse & Hound magazine: on sale 9 July 2026
News
- Antibiotic resistance a threat to equine vision
- Concern as owners turn to AI instead of vets
- Thousands back the Dartmoor hill pony
- Hickstead Derby hero retires with old friends
Opinion
- Letters of the week
- All in a Day’s Work: The showjumping commentator
- Eventing: Pippa Roome
- Showing: Vicky Smith
People and horses
- Interview: Working hunter specialist Rachel Turner
- In the spotlight: Coloured competitor and hack Lostock Up Till Dark
- Foal files: five-star winner Hooney D’Arville
Kit focus
- Feeds for horses with elevated energy needs
Vet Clinic
- How to identify and manage pain in horses
Nostalgia
- Legends of the sport: Big Star, the 2016 Olympic showjumping champion with Nick Skelton
Reports
- Showjumping: Bolesworth, Monaco and Spruce Meadows
- Showing: North of England Summer and Royal Norfolk
- Eventing: Farley Hall, Alnwick Ford and Eland Lodge
- Dressage: Hartpury Festival of Dressage
Hunting
- Charlie Shirley-Beavan’s 14 seasons at the Tynedale
Classified Ads
- Horses for sale, horseboxes, vehicles, stabling, jobs, insurance and more
Get your magazine
- Find your nearest magazine stockist
- Order a single issue for delivery
- Subscribe to the paper magazine
- Download FREE digital magazine
-
-