What’s inside this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from 20 November 2025

Painting of a red-coated huntsman mounted and a hound on the cover of Horse & Hound, in shops 20 Novmeber
(Image credit: Future)

In this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 20 November, we discover the paintings that speak to top-level riders, and why they love these works so much. Plus, we bring you a behind-the-scenes glimpse of showjumper Joe Stockdale’s yard, and he dials us into some of his training maxims. Among the news pages, get up to speed with the shock announcements from beloved British brands and get to know the latest British affiliated and riding club dressage vocal aid rule. For hunting fans, enjoy our report of the Fitzwilliam and Milton opening meet. You can enjoy tales from Tessa Waugh’s hunting diary, too. Also in this week’s issue, we bring you a barrier cream guide, while in the Vet Clinic, we examine best care practices for horses on box rest. This week’s exclusive column is from Joe Fernyhough for showjumping fans. Don’t miss our reports on the latest showing, dressage, showjumping and racing action, including the Cheltenham November Meeting and the Search for a Star Championships, plus many other articles for equestrian fans to enjoy – see a more detailed breakdown below.

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.