Horse&Rider Magazine - UK equestrian magazine for Horse and Rider

The August issue of Horse&Rider is out now!
Inside this issue, you can claim a FREE* Hy Shampoo! Just pay the postage and we’ll send it straight to you!
This month’s magazine is packed with riding advice and exercises, starting with part one of our new series, Nina Gill explains how to improve your horse’s way of going with just three poles, and showjumper Jay Buxton shares his exercise for horse and rider straightness. If trying your hand at showing is in your summer plans, Simon Luck has tips and advice for standing out from the crowd in ridden classes on page 48!
Lower back pain affects up to 87% of equestrian athletes, with more than 60% experiencing pain each a year. That’s significantly higher than in many other sports. We ask Dr Emma-Louise Emerson why so many riders live with back or hip pain – and what actually helps? Are you getting enough sleep? Life coach Angie Jones-Moore shares simple habits that can help you sleep better and enjoy your horse more.
Earlier this year, Assistant Editor Sarah Burgess, attended the National Equine Forum. Dr Sarah Freeman’s talk about the use of artificial intelligence in the equine industry piqued her interest. AI is everywhere in our daily lives, but how does it relate to horses? Well, as it turns out, AI is being used to help improve equine welfare – vet and researcher Sarah explains how on p76.
If you’re interested to learn all about hoof boots, and see what’s on the market, our feature and product guide is the place to start – turn to page 112. Plus, we put lightweight riding tights to the test! To see which pair came out on top, head to page 120.
This month, we have got some incredible prizes up for grabs including VIP tickets to HOYS, a Coldstream outfit and so much more! Don’t forget to get your entry in to be in with a chance of winning!
*While stocks last. One per household. Postage and packaging to be paid at £4 per reader.