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

What the scientists are saying… Falling puffin numbers ...

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

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

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

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