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

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

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

The Riding for the Disabled Association impact report shows what it achieves and how others can benefit

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

In the first of two articles on box rest care, Edward Busuttil MRCVS explores how to manage its psychological and physiological impacts, stress and reintroducing turnout successfully