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Welcome
HORSE&RIDER May 2022
THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS
Pippa Funnell A beautifully arched neck and an
Regulars
Part of the team
Find out all about the unique national equestrian event bringing together the horse community – and how you can get involved
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 Keeley Mitson
Dates for your diary
Make it a summer to remember with this action-packed line-up
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Competitions
WIN
A BRAND NEW EQUI-TREK TRAILER
In the saddle
Get ready to rumble
Is your goal to get your horse in peak condition this spring? Get the ultimate fitness tips from eventing legend, Piggy March
Hold up
Struggling to strengthen a fragile contact? Pippa Funnell shares her secrets for solving the puzzle
Off the grid
Wondering what to include in your next gridwork session? We’ve got five different elements for you to try
Ready for lift off
Lightening your horse’s forehand needn’t be complicated – all you need is a series of simple exercises
Perfect your position
Part two: on the horse
The beaten track
Don’t get caught out while hacking – find out where equestrians are legally allowed to ride
Mind matters
An eye-opening experience
Ever wondered how your horse sees while you’re riding? H&R takes a look
Getting back on the horse
Returning to the saddle following a fall doesn’t always come easy. Rethinking your routine, adjusting the goalposts and considering the steps you can take to be safer will get you happily back on board
Ask a vet
Bad reactions
Allergies are fairly common in horses, but they can be tricky to accurately diagnose. Rossdales vet Deidre Carson shares all
Off colour
Is your horse having more ‘off ’ than ‘on’ days? If you can’t quite put your finger on the cause, it might be time to call your vet for a poor performance investigation
Ask the experts
ASK THE EXPERTS
In association with Jack Ashby BVSc Cert AVP
Management know-how
Our experts Caroline Heard won The Haddon Training
Mind matters
Our expert Felicity George BSc MPhil SEBC PTC
Veterinary matters
Our experts Rachel Schneiders BVSc MRCVS is a
Horsey shopping
Our experts Line Hanson is saddlery tutor at
In the saddle
Our experts Shaun Mandy is a Grand Prix
In brief
Our expert Sara Malpass is a dressage rider
Management know-how
Jump-a-round
Follow Fizz Marshall’s five-step plan to successful jumping on the lunge
On the move
Help your horse’s travel time run smoothly with our seven essentials for a stress-free journey
Buzz off
Short for ideas on how to protect your horse from overbearing bugs? We bring you an A–Z of fly prevention tactics
Perfect plaits
Polishing up on your plaiting is the ultimate way to take your horse’s turnout to the next level. Find out how with our handy step-by-step
Tip the scale
Keeping your horse fit and trim will help you get the best from him – but if you’re the owner of a good-doer, it’s not always that simple. So, what can you do to get a handle on his weight?
Horsey shopping
Gear Guide
SPRING/SUMMER 2022
From dusk ‘til dawn
GET THE LOOK 1 Equetech Thermic gilet £72.95
Full-seat breeches
Need some extra stickability in the saddle? Look no further than this selection
It’s show time
Competition looks to get you ready for the season ahead
It’s show time
GET THE LOOK
Hat trick
Going peakless doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice on style
Let’s get technical
Outfits to keep you cool and comfortable while training
Let’s get technical
GET THE LOOK
Pop your collar
Classic rugs with a luxury feel
Preened to perfection
No competition outfit’s complete without a horse who looks the part, too
Heard it through the grapevine
Look and feel stylish with these red and burgundy tones
Heard it through the grapevine
GET THE LOOK 1 Aztec Diamond Performance breeches
Close for comfort
Gorgeous monoflap saddle options to excel whatever your discipline
Mounting made easier
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MY LIFE with horses
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