Get set for summer

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HORSE&RIDER July 2021

THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS

Yazmin Pinchen The secret to a good clear

Horse and Rider hub

If you want to comment on an article in H&R or share your thoughts, then drop a line to Letters Editor Bethany Searby

Charity events

Get involved and support your favourite equine charities with these exciting events

ASK THE EXPERTS

Marc Jerram BSc (Hons) AWCF is a Master

A King’s speech

At just 25, Emily King’s no stranger to eventing’s toughest tracks – but it hasn’t been plain sailing. She talks syndicates, banishing online toxicity and how an open-minded philosophy gave her the tools to thrive

TAKE A WALK OFF THE long side

Does your leg-yield lack purpose? Elevate your lateral work with Spencer Wilton’s adaptable exercise

Perfect your horse’s paces

Straight, supple and responsive – this is the showjumper’s trifecta. Yazmin Pinchen shares three simple exercises to help you harness them

Out in the open

Hacking in the sunshine is the perfect way to spend the evening. But does riding in an open space fill you with trepidation? Get it right with our guide

Cross-country anywhere

Part three: the canter converter

Polework for perfect scores

PART ONE

Create a handier horse

PART  TWO

Just add fun

If riding’s starting to feel like a chore or other priorities are getting in the way of your equine enjoyment, it’s time to step back, re-evaluate and inject some fun into your riding

Skin deep

Skin problems are common but can be worrying and frustrating – vet Becca Shaw explains how to spot and treat the common culprits

Sacroiliac disease, explained

It’s one of the veterinary world’s newest culprits in poor performance, but how much do you know about sacroiliac disease?

Management know-how

Our experts Jayne Ross has produced seven HOYS

Mind matters

Our experts Abbie Hughes is a sports psychologist

Veterinary matters

Our expert Ollie Pynn BVSc CertEP MRCVS is

Horsey shopping

Our experts Josie Mead is Equine Policy Administrator

In the saddle

Our experts Jo Winfield is a General Fellow

In brief

Our expert Emma Short BSc (Hons) is Senior

Summer daze

A few tweaks to your horse’s management and simple checks will help you both have the summer of dreams – Fizz Marshall explains how

Core control

You’ve probably heard about core stability, but do you know why it’s so important? Sue Palmer discusses the what, why and how of core stability for your horse

Weight loss diaries

Follow a day in the life of a horsey weight-watcher – and find out how to keep your horse’s waistline trim

By the book

Want to get your horsey fix outside of the saddle? Take a look at H&R’s must-have summer reading list

Luxurious locks

BUYER’S GUIDE MANE CARE

Summer riding tights

Lightweight, stylish riding tights

Competition essentials

Whether your competition season is live or virtual, make sure you and your horse are looking your best

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MY LIFE with horses

Household name Olivia Bowen takes us through a hectic week in the life of a horse lover and TV personality