Horse & Hound Premium (Advent Calendar)

Delight in the popular H&H advent calendar for your countdown to Christmas. Don't miss our exclusive interview with eventing supremo Pippa Funnell; find out what still makes her tick 20 years on from her epic Rolex Grand Slam victory – "It's about the day-to-day, training, teaching, being with the horses," she says. Shop till you drop with our amazing Christmas present ideas for all members of the family, and discover what's floating columnist Carl Hester's boat this week as he ticks something off his bucket list when he travelled to Portugal's Golega Horse Fair. Get into the festive spirit with "'Twas the night before Christmas" as we reveal typical Christmas scenarios and tuck yourself away in "Book corner", with a collection of equestrian reads to curl up with by the fire. Learn about grass sickness, courtesy of vet Liz Richardson, as she reveals her experience when her own horse suffered with the disease. And find out who and what is making headline news this week – more than half of grooms are employed illegally, Aachen to host the World Championships 2026, research finds a link between tired horses and stride long, and more. See who’s been out and about and at the top of their game in our sports reports, including results from the Melton Hunt Club Ride, showjumping from the Global Champions Playoffs, with dressage, racing and point-to-point highlights from around the country. Last but not least, subscribe to H&H to receive a FREE Equilibrium Massage Mitt, the perfect stocking filler, worth £110.