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

Q My mares are so attached that it’s ...

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

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

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

Going hunting without your own hunter is an increasingly popular choice for a range of reasons, finds Lucy Higginson