Horse & Hound - 17 August 2017 (HH170817)

In this week’s Horse & Hound magazine, out on Thursday 17 August 2017, don’t miss our 13-page preview on the forthcoming European Championships — we take a look at the ones to keep an eye on in the eventing, dressage, showjumping and para-dressage plus how to watch it and we outline the prospects for the Brits. We also speak to riders who have taken the DIY plunge and designed their own yards, plus Lucinda Green reveals her inspiration. Read all the showing and showjumping action from the Dublin Horse Show and in this week’s ‘Vet clinic’ we investigate whether horses can come back from “slipped hock” injuries, plus much more. Find your nearest magazine stockist Download digital magazine on iPad Download digital magazine on other devices Subscribe to the paper magazine: Save 36% plus £5 M&S gift card What’s in Horse & Hound magazine: 17 August 2017 News ‘I can’t believe it’: Jonty and Art stay together No British showjumping team at the Europeans Welfare concerns as stewards loosen curb chains The many possible causes of a failed dope test Dressage Life: Grand prix mares in foal, British pony team trainer resigns and more 2017 Europeans preview Eventing: Will Germany and France be the Brits’ biggest threat? Para dressage: Can our new-look team continue the gold run? Dressage: Brits should not be ruled out, but one team’s fire-power makes them the favourites Showjumping: Just two individual British riders head to Gothenburg, so which team will conquer the championships? How to watch: Keep up to date with all the action from both Gothenburg and Strzegom Horse & Hound Awards: Nominate your favourite equine and human heroes ahead of this year’s star-studded ceremony Equestrian artists: Top tips for commissioning a painting of your horse and the pitfalls to avoid Yard design: We speak to riders who have taken the DIY plunge and built their own stables Best of my fun: Irish showjumper Daniel Coyle Property: The coastal dream Vet clinic: Can horses with “slipped hock” injuries recover fully and return to competition? Horse hero: This year’s RIHS hack champion Elusive Masterclass: Dressage rider Gill Davison H&H interview: Grade I para rider and Euros-bound Julie Payne My inspiration: Lucinda Green Opinion Letters, plus magazine editor’s comment Eventing: Mark Todd Dressage: Pammy Hutton Showjumping: Tim Stockdale Showing: Stuart Hollings Eventing: Hartpury, Aston-le-Walls, Dalkeith, Haras National du Pin and highlights Dressage: Bury Farm regionals plus highlights Sport horse breeding: World Breeding Championships for young dressage horses Showjumping: National Championships, Dublin, Pyecombe and more Showing: Dublin, BSPS Welsh Championship, National Side-saddle Championship and more Hunting: West of England Hound Show Riding club: National Horse Trials Championships Classified ads Horses for sale