Horse & Hound

Published by TI Media Limited 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.

Magic acts

Britain shines bright with two silver medals • The British team – and Scott Brash individually – stand proud on the podium

Para dressage squad has a new look for Europeans • Britain is looking to develop “potential for the future” with fresh horses and riders alongside experienced names

IRISH SQUAD

British Europeans team

HORSES IN THE NEWS

OBITUARIES • TO SUBMIT AN OBITUARY Visit horseandhound.co.uk/obits

IN BRIEF

Mother who found joy in horses hopes to highlight accessibility • A woman who is a carer for her son never thought she could ride but is now inspiring others to start

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Road to LA Olympics will be different to Paris route • The FEI is proposing changes to the rules for qualifying for the Games

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

Owners need to know their cover when horses have to be put down • Even if your vet agrees euthanasia is in your horse's best interest, an equine mortality claim may not pay out

And finally… in flight

LETTERS

H&H FROM THE ARCHIVES

Horse & Hound

‘Full marks for a fantastic championship’ • Graham Fletcher on why the results in A Coruña resonate more than most

‘Showing is as popular as ever’ • Robert Walker on class numbers and showcasing young animals

Jeff Osborne • Fast, fearless, nearly 90 and not out – Jeff Osborne tells Eleanor Jones why his wild ride through bikes, planes and ponies is far from over

Racing commentator • From being too nervous to hold his binoculars to calling some of the greatest races, this week Derek “Tommo” Thompson retired after 60 years as a commentator

Summer woes • It's not all fun and games when the days lengthen. Kieran O'Brien MRCVS outlines how to help your horse through summer's challenges

High heat

Fancy an indoor arena? • Fabulous homes where you can school come rain or shine

Ready for action • Check out this selection of cross-country boots that feature the latest technology and are designed to offer the best protection

‘Out of this world’ • A team silver and four riders in the top 12 individually – topped by Scott Brash's second silver medal of this Europeans – mark a truly outstanding week for British showjumpers

‘The team is fantastic’ • Great Britain, including two “newbies”, celebrate team silver, just pipped to gold by an ever-consistent Belgian side

“I USED TO SEND HIM MY VIDEOS”

An emotional rollercoaster! • We celebrate just some of the epic moments experienced by a stellar cast of heroic horses and riders and their superb support teams

‘She's shown the world how talented she is’ • Charismatic chestnut mare Hello Folie captures our hearts and Scott Brash claims the second individual medal of his career, while the gold medal-winning combination wow everyone in Sunday's decider

Clear, clear and clear again • After nearly 90 combinations are whittled down to just 12 for the final showdown, three exceptional combinations fill the podium on an afternoon of superb sport

“YOU'LL SEE HER AGAIN, BUT NOT THIS WEEK”

Full house for Claud Van Dam • One rider brings their HOYS ticket tally to nine and another returns to a...