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.

Small joys

Explanations revealed for lack of eventing Europeans • The FEI has told H&H the details of why the 2021 championships will not go ahead in eventing

Move for Badminton main arena

Defra’s travel temperatures • The Government’s transport plans include banning travel under 5°C

HORSES IN THE NEWS

Two-year dope case shows reading the rules is vital • A major title won in 2018 has changed hands after the conclusion of a long-running disciplinary case

Major funding for helmet research

IN BRIEF

Scourge of soring: the latest • Fears planned compromise legislation may be detrimental to horse welfare

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

OBITUARIES

GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK

Best of British breeding is celebrated virtually • British Breeding holds a virtual awards evening in place of its usual ball, recognising top breeders and their horses

And finally… a five-star show

LETTERS

LETTER OF THE WEEK

HORSE&HOUND

‘We have much to look forward to’ • Anna Ross reflects on an entertaining festive show and looks ahead to 2021

‘A years wait seems endless’ • With Olympia cancelled, Graham Fletcher reminisces on Christmases past

‘Don’t buy a horse in half-light’ • Robert Walker discusses how he finds the next generation of champions

Hollie Doyle • The golden girl of racing talks to Martha Terry about smashing records and dead-lifting 125kg, her partner in crime and enjoying anonymity off the track

Nativity play producer • Henrietta Fiddian-Green organises animals in abonanza nativity play which draws thousands to the Surrey Hills

Kirsty Aird • The Scottish show producer and showjumper on parting with perfectionism, the importance of quality feeding and her superstitious habit

Pig tales

Friend or foe? • It worked for our horses’ wild ancestors, but is it wise to со-graze equines and livestock today? Peter Green MRCVS discusses the pros and cons

WHAT’S NEW in the veterinary world? • Species-hopping infections come under the spotlight

The best on the box • We’ve picked out some of the horsey, doggy and rural highlights on this year’s Christmas TV schedule – and asked a few top riders what they’ll be watching

Tinsel tails and Eilberg elves • Horses, lest we need reminding, don’t know it’s Christmas Day – so how do top riders keep the show on the road and enjoy a festive knees-up, asks Andrea Oakes

The Christmas present I won’t forget • Long after the turkey leftovers have been demolished, some treasured parcels under the tree have stuck in the memory of our top equestrians, finds Madeleine Silver

A tale of two Christmases • H&H’s inaugural Christmas shortstory competition produced a feast of wintry tales for the judges, from the poignant to the ghostly to the downright funny. Here are our two winners

‘A real people person’ • With 17 years as secretary of the Beaufort, Nigel Maidment is a much-loved face on the hunting field. Catherine Austen chats to his connections

Cherriman to hunt the South Shropshire • After 10 seasons at the Pytchley, H&H columnist Daniel Cherriman will be westward bound, reports Catherine Austen

Perfect presents

Rebooting the season...