Responses to Pammy Hutton’s column questioning the use of running reins have arrived at Horse & Hound from equestrian professionals and readers.
Pammy Hutton clarified that the answer to whether anyone should ever use running reins is no, though she has employed them occasionally when needed. She stressed learning the if, how and when of their application.
Pammy Hutton FBHS shared her views on the use of running reins in equestrian training.
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A cross-industry panel examined ways to improve thoroughbred wellbeing from birth through retirement during an event at Newmarket’s Rowley Mile racecourse on 15 May. Speakers highlighted staff education, positive role models and reliable research as central to the effort. The discussion brought together researchers, trainers and educators focused on practices across racing careers and beyond.
British showjumper Carmen Edwards has commended the Al Shira’aa Bolesworth International organisers for their efforts to protect horses during a recent heatwave.
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British event rider Bubby Upton won the CCI4*-L at Defender Bramham Horse Trials last week for the second year in a row. The 27-year-old spoke about her third back surgery in November 2025 and ongoing recovery from a 2023 injury.