In this week’s Horse & Hound magazine, out on Thursday 4 January 2018, don’t miss our 2018 predictions special, in which we highlight riders and exciting horses to watch this year. We also take a look at pint-sized riders and how they compete successfully on big horses, plus we give you an ultimate guide to arena eventing. We also have a couple of brand new features for you to enjoy and there are also reports from the hunting field, dressage, showjumping and racing.
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What’s in Horse & Hound magazine: 4 January 2018
News
- Second-career boost for racehorses across the world
- Top eventer in high-profile doping case
- The dangers of drones and a law change in the offing
- Dressage Life: Farewell to British Olympic star, plus a new ride for Fiona Bigwood and more
H&H‘s 2018 predictions
- Riders to watch this year: Plus dates for your diary and new rules across the disciplines
- Exciting horses: The potential equine stars of 2018, plus we predict the headlines and check out the must-have kit list
Features
- Pint-sized riders: We talk to small jockeys who successfully compete their sizeable mounts
- Access all areas: H&H visits Richard and Marjorie Ramsay at the base of their showing empire, Watership Farm near Newbury
- Arena eventing: Your ultimate guide to eventing on a surface and tips for success
- The rising stars of the hunting field: We showcase our pick of the top 25 under-25 stalwarts, who are dedicated to the sport and always willing to help
- Hunting literature: We take a look at how the words of sporting poets and novelists have helped many fall in love with the sport
Regulars
- NEW — All in a day’s work: Racing valet Chris Maude
- Vet clinic: We bus the myths with the latest scientific thinking
- Hunt hero: Barry Woolham, a late starter who still loves hunting aged 82
- Masterclass: Eventer Flora Harris on improving adjustability
- H&H interview: National Hunt trainer Neil Mulholland
- Property: Gorgeous Gloucestershire set-ups
- NEW — Goodnight: New columnist Tessa Waugh on combining Christmas with horses, plus ‘The seat-saver’
Opinion
- Letters, plus hunting editor’s comment
- Dressage: Pammy Hutton
- Showjumping: Andy Austin
- Racing: Fergal O’Brien
Reports
- Hunting: Monmouthshire, plus pictures from Boxing Day meets across the country
- Dressage: Highlights
- Showjumping: Summerhouse
- Racing: Kempton, Leopardstown and bloodstock
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