In this week’s edition of Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 8 January, we bring you a host of practical training advice and wisdom as part of our training special. Learn how to hone your horse’s technique from Olympic event rider Vittoria Panizzon, find out how multi-discipline training could transform your horse, and much more. In the news pages, we explore the support for trail hunting in the wake of the government’s proposed ban and dive into the equestrian side of the New Year Honours list. Don’t miss our fantastic features, including a look at life beyond college. In the vet clinic, we investigate melanomas, and don’t miss the festive fun in our hunting pages. We put dressage rider Sadie Smith’s Swanmore Dantina in the spotlight, and interview Swiss eventer and Maryland champion Felix Vogg. 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 8 January 2026
News
- Pride and solidarity as thousands back trail-hunts’ fight
- Small changes that can benefit horses, the environment and finances
- Equestrians in New Year Honours List
Training Special
- Masterclass with Vittoria Panizzon: Hone your balance and your horse’s technique
- When the going gets tough: Teaching horses to jump out of soft ground
- Sharper, smarter, stronger: Mix disciplines to up performance
Opinion
- Letters of the week
- Dressage: Anna Ross
- Showing: Section editor Bethan Simons
People and horses
- H&H Interview: Swiss Maryland victor Felix Vogg
- All in a day’s work: The hunt groom
- In the Spotlight: Swanmore Dantina
- Goodnight: Tessa Waugh’s hunting diary
Vet clinic
- All about melanomas
Kit focus and feature
- Short riding boots
- Life beyond college: next steps after education
Hunting
- Christmas cheer: Pytchley with Woodland
- The spirit of the countryside: Hustle and bustle at the festive meets
Reports
- Showjumping: Hartpury, Chard, Doha and more
- Racing: Sandown Park and festive highlights
- Point-to-point: Thurlow
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