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In This Issue
Welcome
Did you start your year with a Bridgerton binge or
THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS
Straightness plays such a crucial role in any horse’s
The right diet + the right horse = better results
Getting to know your horse is key to understanding how best to ride and train him, and it’s just the same with feeding. Dengie explains why
Going it alone
Alone time with our horses can be hard to come by, yet the idea of hacking solo can be daunting. Take a look at H&R’s tips to help you go solo
The path to straightness with Jay Halim
Ready to take your jump training to the next level? Jay shares two simple exercises to test your horse over the poles
PERFECT PRIZES!
Eight lucky winners will each receive a tub of Rowen
Regulars
Lights, camera, action!
Steve Dent Stunts has supplied steeds to Spielberg, but what’s it really like when the family business has you working with famous faces? We ask Steve’s daughter, Sam, about the glitz, glamour and hard graft
“We need to be champions of our sport”
Chasing Olympic dreams is a full-time job, but Lydia Heywood isn’t interested in simply crafting her own success story – she wants to change the industry for the better on her way to the top
COMPETITIONS
Complete the answers for the competitions and ‘Perfect
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In the saddle
Build the ultimate sport horse with Mike Jackson
Is your 2021 goal to turn your horse into a super-smart sport model? Mike Jackson’s got just the tools you need to upgrade his skillset
Schooling made simple
Going back to basics has never been easier. Join Matt Hicks as he breaks down flatwork fundamentals into bitesize chunks, starting with circles and stretches
Poles to solve your problems
In the final part of this series, Tania Grantham presents the ultimate layout that’s just as much about the absence of poles as it is riding over them
Mind matters
PERFORM WELL PART 3: live well & connect well
It’s always important to be kind to yourself and those around you. British Equestrian’s Perform Well experts share some simple steps to help you learn how
Banish your show day nerves
Does show day send you into a blind panic? Address your pre-competition nerves before the season sets in. Daisy Smith explains how
Track and field
Ever wondered if you could upgrade your horse’s turnout time for the best? Anna Haines takes a look at the behavioural advantages of different systems and ways to create a herd of friendly fieldmates
Ask a vet
LOOK AFTER his legs
Join vet Kathy Duncan as she helps you get to grips with the treatment and prevention of an ailment every owner dreads – suspensory ligament injuries
Too much of a good thing
Most owners understand the basics of laminitis prevention, but how much do you know about two of the main hormonal conditions that can cause it? Vet Martha Stevens tells all
Ask the experts
ASK THE EXPERTS
Sally Andrews is a List 2 dressage judge, qualified
Management know-how
Lizzie Drury MSc RNutr is Senior Nutritionist at Saracen
Mind matters
Jane Brindley works with riders at all levels using
Veterinary matters
Emma Hales BVSc MRCVS is a vet at The Donkey Sanctuary.
Horsey shopping
Mike King is Equine Team Manager at KBIS and enjoys
In the saddle
Sue Chadwick is a British Eventing Level 3 coach and
In brief
Caroline Heard won The Haddon Training British Grooms
Management know-how
Fitter horse, fitter you
Fitness experts Fizz Marshall and Lottie Lodge help you create a fitness programme for you and your horse that really works
When tidbits turn deadly
A new wave of walkers in the British countryside means a greater risk than ever before of colic and choke from unsolicited feedings. But the BHS is on a mission to educate the public – here’s how they’re working to protect our horses
Is he getting enough?
Ever wondered if your horse is getting what he needs from what he’s eating? Nutritionist and vet Courtney Miller helps break down his recommended daily allowance
Safety in style
In the market for a new hat or body protector, but befuddled by all the safety standards available? Never fear – H&R’s here to demystify the process
Horsey shopping
Waist watcher
Are you keen to keep your horse’s waistline in check this spring? Look no further than our collection of top-quality low-calorie feeding options
Competition shirts
Specially designed to keep you comfortable and stylish in the saddle
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Directory
CHARITY HORSES for rehoming and fostering
Whether you’re in need of a companion or looking for
HORSEY HOMES
Imagine life in your ideal equestrian property with our selection
MY LIFE with horses
From lab work to progressing his PhD and exercising his trainer’s horses, Brian certainly keeps his schedule full!
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