Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Every week Horse & Hound brings horse lovers up-to-date with the latest news and event reports and provides expert equestrian advice on subjects including training and horse care, the latest equine products and feed. The weekly features inform and entertain inspiring readers to go out and ride to improve their horsemanship in every discipline from eventing to show jumping, dressage to showing, polo and hunting. It is also the must read for anyone wanting to buy or sell a horse.

Inspirational winners

Businesses must prepare for minimum wage increases • The Government has announced that pay must rise from April, and is extending the age this applies to

The shows must go on, say major event organisers • Restrictions may still be in place but plans are well under way for the big shows to return come what may in 2021

The Jockey Club is to run Blenheim

HORSES IN THE NEWS

Live export for slaughter looks set to be banned • The Government is asking for the public’s views on plans to end the live export of animals for slaughter

IN BRIEF

Riders reminded to comply with rules

Knowing vital signs could save critical time in equine illness • Vets have urged owners to be aware of their horses’ normal temperature, pulse and respiration, as changes can be the first signs of a serious illness

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Boom in native pony sales despite pandemic • Average prices have rocketed and sales have been strong across the country

OBITUARIES

Fines and confusion over coronavirus sports rules • A champion trainer and two staff have been fined, and a jockey suspended after he went through the wrong door

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

And finally... Olympic dreams

LETTERS

LETTER OF THE WEEK

HORSE&HOUND

‘Riders: try not to fuel road rage’ • Dan Sherriff on riders’ responsibility on the roads, and productive hacking

‘Set shows put some at a disadvantage’ • Katie Jerram-Hunnable on our next generation of show jockeys

Sonnar Murray-Brown • The international dressage rider tells Polly Bryan how he has rebuilt his career following catastrophic injury

Bridleless rider • Shuna Mardon on the mare that led her to compete without a bridle – and breeding a quarter horse dynasty

Daisy Berkeley • The Olympic medallist on appreciating every moment with the horses and people you love, and the importance of feeding the best you can afford

Running dry • Whether he’s indoors or out this winter, a horse’s health can soon suffer if his water intake drops, explains Rebecca Hamilton- Fletcher MRCVS

Winter watering methods

We have the winners! • After nearly 58,000 votes from readers, the deserving victors of the 2020 H&H awards are announced

Lifetime Achievement • The indomitable six-time Badminton winner and icon to many event riders

Horserail Moment of the Decade • Nick Skelton claims a coveted individual gold, aboard the superb Big Star

Pikeur Amateur Rider of the Decade

Uvex Helmets Professional Rider of the Decade

SEIB Horse of the Decade

Balanced Horse Feeds Pony of the Decade

Baileys Horse Feeds Vet of the Year

NAF Five Star PROFEET Farrier of the Year

Stallion AI Young Rider of the Year

Absorbine Groom of the Year

Horse Dialog Equestrian Club of the Year

Dengie Volunteer of the Year

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