In this week’s edition of Horse & Hound, in shops from Wednesday 31 December, enjoy the rest of our special reports from London International, where we bring you the showjumping and showing action. In the news pages, explore our investigation into the menace of fireworks, find out about the Olympic legend who retired at London, plus more stories. Don’t miss our fantastic features, including an exploration of rider mental health, how to make marginal gains, and the 12 riders our sports editors believe are the ones to watch in 2026. In the vet clinic, we find out how to deliver top-notch care to ponies, plus read about the links between the aristocracy and the history of the field in our hunting pages. We put Tim Price’s Pau winner, Jarillo, in the spotlight, and find out about author and former jockey William Morgan. There are many other articles for equestrian fans to enjoy – see a more detailed breakdown below.
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What’s in Horse & Hound magazine: on sale 31 December 2025
News
- The menace of fireworks: H&H investigates
- Olympic champion retires at London
- Frustration over equestrian access to woodlands
- Warning after owner accidentally ingests equine sedative
London International
- The showcase jumping classes, including Tom Wachman’s grand prix win
- Dartmoor takes the top honours, plus more showing results
Opinion
- Letters of the week
- Showjumping: John Whitaker
People and horses
- All in a day’s work: The author
- In the Spotlight: Jarillo
- Goodnight: Tessa Waugh’s hunting diary
Vet clinic
- How to keep ponies in good health
Kit focus
- New in the ring: a calming supplement, riding salopettes and more
Features
- It’s ok not to be ok: Rider mental health and horse wellbeing
- How to make vital marginal gains to get ahead next season
- 12 riders to watch in 2026
Hunting
- Heirs and hunting: how the aristocracy and hunting history go hand in hand
- From the field: ex-racehorse stars
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