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

Experts consider what each of us can do to promote and improve welfare and ensure ethical treatment of horses

World Horse Welfare explains why looking through our horses’ eyes is the key to giving them good lives

Last Christmas, Kieran O’Brien MRCVS opened up the world of the urban horse in Victorian times. Here he describes the care of their rural counterparts

Vet surgeon Imogen Burrows on the emotional weight of every case, burnout, welfare and why she still loves the job

Horses rarely make it obvious when something hurts, but their body, behaviour and expression tell the story — if you know what to look for. Equine vet Lucinda Ticehurst explains how to spot discomfort early, when to call the vet, and how to support recovery safely and responsibly