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HORSE&RIDER December 2022

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In this issue, dressage star Sir Lee Pearson

THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS

Laura Collett Turn yourarenaintoa cross-countrycourse this winter with

Winter warmers

The best thing about owning a horse in winter is...

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Step into Christmas

It’s the highlight of the festive season and it’s back! Let’s take a look at what the London International Horse Show has to offer this year

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Leading equestrians raise thousands for charity with marathon efforts

HORSE WORLD October’s London Marathon saw some of

New equine documentary shines spotlight on signs of pain in ridden horses

A documentary has been released based on research

Over two-thirds of riding schools struggling to meet demand, research finds

Working with the British Horse Society (BHS), the

Piggy March holds on to dressage lead to win popular Blenheim class

Maintaining the lead she’d established after the dressage

Equestrian world must learn from others or risk losing ‘social licence’

Threats to equestrian sport’s social licence to operate

A star on the rise

British eventer Yasmin Ingham became the new World Champion while the team finished a heart-breaking fraction of a point off the podium

Totally technical

Get your horse’s cross-country technique down to a tee before taking him out on grass next spring. Olympic eventer Laura Collett shows you how

10 reasons we love autumn riding

The leaves are changing and there’s never been a better time to get out for a hack – here’s why H&R loves this time of year

Barrel of laughs

Test your horse’s straightness and adjustability with this tricky barrel jumping exercise

Big & beautiful

In the third and final part of Sir Lee Pearson’s series, he talks us through training Jupiter, a Shire who’s proven that all breeds and types can excel in dressage

Racehorse 101

PART THREE

In the beginning

When it comes to warming up your horse, don’t cut corners. Our advice will set you on the path for a smoother ride   

Poles for thought

Fantastic for fun, focus and fitness, find out why you should incorporate poles into your next flatwork session 

Spook proof

Follow Alison Buttery’s nine achievable steps to reducing spooking and enjoying your riding time

Set up to succeed

Do you undermine your own success? Tracey Cole explains how a different way of thinking could transform your riding for the better

How horses learn

Anna Haines explains how horses learn – and the pitfalls of different methods

All about abscesses

While abscesses can occur anywhere in the body, you’re most likely to come across this form of bacteria build-up in the hoof. Vet Andrew Robinson explains more

ASK THE EXPERTS

In association with Caroline Heard won The Haddon

Q&A Management know-how

Our experts Caroline Heard won The Haddon Training

Q&A Mind matters

Our experts Jane Brindley works with riders at

Q&A Veterinary matters

Our experts Georgie Hodson BVM BVS MRCVS is

Q&A Horsey shopping

Our expert Bekki Schofield is a freelance groom

Q&A In the saddle

Our experts Amy Blount is a dressage rider

Q&A In brief

Our experts Kimberley Smith is a BHS stage

Year in, year out

Now that summer’s come to an end, it’s time to review how your season went with the help of H&R

Feeding myths THE TRUTH

H&R hands over to a selection of nutritional ional experts to discover what’s true and what’s not when it comes to feeding your horse

Winter woes

This season’s stable management challenges, solved

Time for a change?

If your horse could talk, would he ask you to make adjustments to his routine? We look at things straight from the horse’s mouth

And breathe

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Merry & bright

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – or nearly. Check out our pick of Christmas cards to show your friends and family you’re thinking of them

Riding socks

The ultimate equestrian outfit starts with your toes – let’s take a look at some of the best designs for keeping feet comfortable in and out of the saddle

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