H&H news editor Eleanor Jones recaps this year’s big stories, and assesses what lies ahead in 2026

We celebrate the achievements of some top horses who died in 2025

Kim Bailey on the new-style hurdles and repercussions from the budget

Native ponies reign in the supreme championships, with an experienced Dartmoor and a promising Highland colt each shine brightest in their respective divisions

The best equestrian artists strike a rich chord, touching us on a deeper level than mere aesthetic appeal. Catherine Austen finds out which paintings speak to art-loving riders

In celebration of the author’s 250th year, Bethany Stone delves into the small but significant role of horses in Jane Austen’s fiction