Published 18th August 2022

Don’t miss our World Championships report, as Lottie Fry beats the dressage best to land double gold, our showjumping team put on a world-class performance to claim bronze, their first World Championship medal since 1998, and our amazing para dressage team qualify for the Paris Olympics in 2024. Discover what’s all in a day’s work for Sophia Upton, Britain’s only female official starter for Flat and jump racing. And drop into vet clinic to learn about the dangers of the sycamore tree, as the seeds and seedlings of this ancient tree can cause the usually fatal condition of atypical myopathy. Plus, discover what’s new in the veterinary world with Peter Green MRCVS.

See what our columnists are getting their teeth into this week – Rebecca Penny discusses why not sharing mark sheets after a class can cause chaos; Andrew Nicholson wonders why more younger riders don’t go to Gatcombe – it’s “a major part of our learning”, he says; Carl Hester discusses the strength of British dressage after “a mind-blowing” World Championships; and William Funnell highlights the true-grit team spirit that contributed to Britain’s bronze. In news, read about the Government’s “reluctance’ behind animal welfare enforcement, and get ready for Burghley because it’s back after three years’ absence. Plus, check out the results of the West of England hound show, where Gloucestershire packs take the hotly contested foxhound championships. And find out who has been at the top of their game in our all-action sports reports around the country. Last but not least, subscribe to Horse & Hound this week to receive a free pair of Finer Equine stirrup covers.