Your Horse

Your Horse inspires its readers to enjoy every second in the saddle. Written by a team of passionate equestrian experts, Your Horse magazine helps you improve your riding, care for your horses and stay up to date on the latest gear. We also encourage you to try new and exciting adventures! Our three main areas of content are: Riding advice: From the best riders and trainers in the world Horse care advice: Expert tips and advice on all aspects of horse care Buying Advice: Helping you spend your money with confidence Your Horse magazine: share our passion for horses.

Welcome

YOUR HORSE MAGAZINE • A word from our experts…

HORSE talk • Here's what you need to know about this month

TRAINING SCHEME OFFERED TO NEW RACEHORSE OWNERS

This month we love… • One thing from the equestrian world that caught our eye

We bring you up to date with a recent case… RESCUE UPDATE • When EMW Conker stepped into the auction ring at Brecon Sales in December 2021 he was in poor condition and looked to be blind in both eyes. Despite this, he was being sold as an 11-year-old riding pony.

Hacking in Hyde Park • What is the best way to get around a city? Well, it's obviously on horseback! Mel Beale shares her latest hacking adventure that took her to the big smoke…

LIVING THE LONDON LIFE

Our intrepid #Hack challengers scoop a plethora of prizes • Every month our #Hack1000Miles challengers are in line to win some fantastic prizes. As a result, Marion Wills, Heather Emery and Kt English-Baillie win a hi-vis neck strip from Equisafety, while Hannah Leslie and Mandi Ackerman win stirrup straps, and Rebecca Coy a girth, all fromWintec Saddles. Congratulations!

Our #Hack1000Miles challengers have been busy this month…

Phoney ponies • Guaranteed not to buck, bite or kick, a mechanical horse might just give you the ride of your life. Charlotte Cooper looks at the horse of the future

A SIDE ISSUE

Julia Gilbert • Physiotherapist

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A SOFT CONTACT FOR confidence • Mel Beale finds out how to revolutionise rein contact using Western training tips that will see the horse soften and rider confidence soar

Ditch those HOOKY HANDS! • A teenager who struggles to soften her hands when jumping receives some timely advice from her showjumping coach Pippa Allen

Fix it… How to train a hot head • Ever feel like you're sitting on hot bricks? Dressage rider Abi Lyle explains how creating a structured working routine and using the aids in the right way will help to channel an over-exuberant partner

Legs eleven • A rider's leg has the power to improve a horse's performance on the flat beyond measure, provided it is used in the correct way, as dressage rider and trainer Alex Harrison explains to a young eventer

ALEX SUMS UP THE SESSION

Pull the plug on pawing • Pawing is an annoying habit and the bugbear of many owners, but remedying it lies in addressing the root cause rather than the act itself. Mel Beale finds out from behaviourist Trudi Dempsey how to nip pawing in the bud

HOW TO SUPERCHARGE A HORSE'S SKIN • The winter months can mean mud, mud, glorious mud and this brings challenges for our horses’ wellbeing. Charlotte Cooper looks at common winter skin and foot conditions, as well as how to prevent themor help with the healing process

AMAZING ALTERNATIVES?

TOP TIPS TO BEAT WINTER CONDITIONS

FEET FIRST?

Every breath you take • Days and nights becoming chilly and horses being stabled more frequently can become a flashpoint for lower respiratory tract disease. Vet Lucinda Ticehurst explains the subtle signs to look out for in this...