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

Betting taxes, business rates and minimum wage changes will all have an effect on the horse world

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

Life at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester is as jolly as ever after 180 years, but the diverse degrees on offer reflect the challenges of 21st-century farming. Kate Green charts a history of seismic change for the industry and Mary Skipwith talks to students past and present

Readers cast 107,337 votes to decide who would take home the trophies at this year’s Horse & Hound Awards

Jane Holderness-Roddam is honoured for her exceptional service throughout the sport, from Pony Club to the Olympics