In this week’s edition of Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 16 April, we bring you a celebration of The late Queen’s equestrian life 100 years since her birth. In the news, we analyse Becky Moody’s World Cup Final win in Texas, examine towing weights, and more. This week, we interview jockey James Bowen after his Cheltenham double as well as a Blue Cross centre manager, and hear from Mark Phillips and Gill Thompson with their eventing and showing opinion. In the Vet Clinic, we look at the health problems Shetlands and miniature horses face, and for trail-hunting fans, read our team chase round-up. Also this week, we consider how to support competition horses in hot weather. For sports fans, digest our reports from the latest fixtures, including the Grand National, the dressage and showjumping World Cup Finals, showing, point-to-point, pony club and more. There are many other articles for equestrians to enjoy – see a more detailed breakdown below.
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What’s in Horse & Hound magazine: on sale 16 April 2026
News
- Becky Moody’s World Cup Final win
- National legend regains his crown
- Towing weights – are you legal?
- Stretching and snaffles considered for all dressage grand prix
The Late Queen
- Queen Elizabeth II – a century 100 years since her birth: a life with horses
Opinion
- Letters of the week
- Eventing: Mark Phillips
- Showing: Gill Thompson
People and horses
- H&H interview: Jockey James Bowen on a Cheltenham double
- All in a Day’s Work: The Blue Cross Centre Manager
- Goodnight: Tessa Waugh’s hunting diary
Vet clinic
- Health problems in Shetlands and miniature horses
Kit focus
- Fly rugs with a waterproof panel
Feature
- How to support horses at events in hot weather
Hunting
- Team chase round-uo
Reports
- Racing: The Grand National
- World Cup Final: Dressage and showjumping
- Showjumping: Blue Chip Championships
- Dressage: Myerscough College and more
- Showing: North of England Spring
- Point-to-point: Bedale
- Pony Club: Spring Festivals Finals
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