Horse & Hound Issue 407

Check out our Badminton preview special, as event rider Piggy March reviews all 30 fences in a course walk; read former Badminton winners’ words of wisdom as they pass on their advice to this year’s riders, and find out what’s in a day’s work for Badminton ground jury president Angela Tucker. Discover what our columnists are getting their teeth into this week – “Abuse must not be tolerated,” says Carl Hester, as he insists FEI officials must be treated with respect, while Graham Fletcher weighs up how digital betting could attract a new audience, and Davy Russell signs off from race riding following a final win at Aintree. Visit Oaksey House in "Access All Areas", the state-of-the-art support centre that provides physical, mental and holistic help for jockeys and their families. In “Vet clinic”, learn why implementing health control measures is vital, plus don’t miss the latest research on kissing spines in thoroughbreds. Celebrate a century of fun as we pay homage to Norman Thelwell and his cheeky ponies, and find out what’s making headline news this week as we say farewell to showjumping legend and Hickstead Derby winner Promised Land, and we report on the mixed fortunes for British rare native equine breeds. See who’s been out and about and at the top of their game in our nationwide sports reports, including results from the Winter Dressage Championships, Area Festival Championships, showjumping from the Welsh Masters, the National Team Chasing Championships and more! Last but not least, subscribe to Horse & Hound and you’ll receive six issues for just £6.