Horse & Hound 19-Feb-26

Don't miss... our 2026 essential guide to the competition season with 341 events for your diary, and meet showjumping's new power couple, Matt Sampson and Kara Chad, in the H&H exclusive interview. Train your brain to win with tips and advice for success, and discover how to make the most of each discipline as a spectator. Learn when to step up a level and how to cope when competition warm-ups go awry, and put into practice the training tips on offer from top showjumpers. Visit vet clinic for the lowdown on feeding for performance, and find out what this week's columnist is getting his teeth into – Carl Hester reflects on welfare and why unintended consequences matter. See what's making headline news – there's a new friendly showing society for keen competitors, the future of forage, mules go hunting, and more. See who's been out and about and at the top of their game in our sports' reports, including hunting with the Tipperary, dressage from Solihull EC Winter Area Festival, showjumping from Southview, racing from Ascot, and more. Plus, subscribe to H&H to get six issues for just £1.