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HORSE&RIDER March 2023

What we’ve been up to this month...

Journalism is much less glamorous than many people

Traditions of the West American

Photographer Anouk Krantz shares her journey of life-changing adventures that led her to Wagonhound in Wyoming, where dreams really do come true

Natural rhythm

Can horses really move to the beat? What if a rider has no sense of rhythm? In his series finale, Gareth Hughes explains how to make your test flow

Building blocks

Looking to improve your jumping performance but not sure where to start? Here are five areas to focus on

Go arena cross-country schooling

Part 3: intro to fence types

Goal getter

Part 1: Reach your goals 

Horse AND Rider hub

Want to comment on an H&R article or share your thoughts? Drop a line to Letters Editor Megan Xavier-Witherington

LOOKING BACK AT LONDON 2022

It was another exciting year filled with great

Happy retirement for horse found without food or water

Photos: Jon Stroud, London International Horse Show A

TRY AFFILIATED EVENTING FOR LESS

British Eventing has launched two new initiatives to

RDA launches winter appeal

The Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is

Equine therapy benefits mental health

Mental health charity Mind in Bradford (MIB) and

What dreams are made of

In an exclusive interview with H&R, Olympic gold medallist Carl Hester MBE updates us on his current plans and tells us more about his incredible riding career so far

Next month in

NEW SERIES Better paces made easy PHYSIO ASSESSMENT

with horses

Join student paramedic Ellie for a week of busy shift work and fitting in riding eight-year-old Charlie when she can

Meditation & mindfulness

Improve your mindset through yoga and meditation and you’ll notice a difference in how your horse responds to you, says Kathryn Thakrar

Back in the saddle

Returning to the saddle after a break can be a challenge, but if you take control of the process you’ll soon rediscover your passion for riding, says Alison Buttery

The trouble teeth with

Regular dental checks form an important part of basic equine care if we want our horses to stay happy and healthy, says Freya Wood

ASK THE EXPERTS

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Management know-how

Our experts Jo Pasetti Dip A Phys is

Mind matters

Our experts Bonita Ackerman du Preez is a

Veterinary matters

Our experts Shirley Seed BVMS MRCVS is a

Horsey shopping

Our experts Tricia Nassau-Williams is Lorinery Consultant for

In the saddle

Our experts Jo Winfield is a General Fellow

In brief

Our expert Kimberley Smith is a BHS stage

Through the year

There are so many wonderful parts to owning horses, and every month provides us with something to enjoy. Here are Team H&R’s favourite things about each month...

Winter weight loss

Winter is the prime time to help your horse find his perfect summer body, says Sarah Nelson, Product Manager for Spillers

Career crossroads

Fancy a job in the equestrian world but don’t know how to go about it? Our experts explain what’s involved in getting started in your ideal career

A fine fit

Having a well-fitting saddle is essential, but what’s involved in the process? Saddler Andy Milner explains

Up to standard

Safety has to be a top priority when it comes to riding, whether for leisure or in competition. Claire Williams demystifies the labelling on those products designed to keep you safe

Heady stuff

BUYER’S GUIDE LEATHER HEADCOLLARS

Waterproof overtrousers

Stay dry during the wetter months of the year with our selection of waterproof overtrousers

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