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HORSE&RIDER March 2022

What we’ve been up to this month...

Shooting our three-part series with Dan Greenwood was

THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS

Sam Griffiths Wondering how to structure your schooling

Search mission

What do you think the ideal RDA horse looks like? Well, you might be surprised

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 Kiera Boyle

CHARLOTTE AND GIO GO OUT WITH A BANG

After a summer of success, Charlotte Dujardin and

Charity riding school finally secures its home after a long struggle

Photos: Equipassion, FEI/Jon Stroud After an emotional, uphill

New law permits all drivers to tow a trailer

Thanks to a rule change on 16 December

Young British showjumping star wipes the floor at the London International

The 2021 London International Horse Show marked a

SEIB Insurance Brokers will grant £50,000 to equine charities

Following two long years that have seen many

The new classic

Ever fancied trying your hand at classical dressage? Trainer Natasha Olivant imparts the key lessons to be learnt

The anatomy of a schooling session

At the end of a long, low and loose warm-up, how do you transition to serious schooling mode? Sam Griffiths has the perfect exercises to make the transition clear

A walk on the wild side

Learn how to create a winning walk that’ll wow the judges

In pole position

Make the most of your time in the arena with three quick and easy pole layouts

Go for gridwork

Ready to boost your horse’s athleticism, carefulness and build his strength all in one fell swoop? Give our second gridwork layout a go

Come into power

Power up your horse’s hindquarters to transform him into a strong and elevated mover

Banish biting

A horse who bites isn’t very much fun to be around – but what’s behind this behaviour, and can you teach him to keep his teeth to himself ?

Help or hindrance

Is unsolicited advice a weight on your shoulders or a learning opportunity? Daisy Smith helps you decide

Lumps and bumps

They’re one of the most common equine tumours, but have you ever wondered what to do about a sarcoid if you ever came across one? Jane King answers your questions

Eye of the needle

Learn everything you need to know about vaccinating your horse and the diseases you can protect him against

ASK THE EXPERTS

In association with Jane Brindley works with riders

Management know-how

Our experts Katie Williams MSc. (Dist), RNutr is

Mind matters

Our experts Jane Brindley works with riders at

Veterinary matters

Our experts Charlie Tomlinson BVetMed BSc (Hons) MRCVS

Horsey shopping

Our expert Helen Reader is Society of Master

In the saddle

Our experts Georgie Spence is a five-star eventer

In brief

Our expert Caroline Heard won the Haddon Training

The equine veterinary practice

The variety of staff it takes to make a large equine vet practice function is mind-boggling. We go behind the scenes with some of the team at Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons to learn more about the range of roles undertaken there

Body of work

Whether your horse isn’t quite right or you’re keen to keep him feeling his best, bodywork can be a useful tool – but how can you ensure you’ve chosen the right practitioner? Suzannah Povey-White explains all

Management know-how

" Long-reining is all about having a horse

A bit of an enigma

Your horse’s bit is one of your primary communication tools – but have you been basing your choice on incorrect information?

5 steps to a stress-free claim

If you need to claim on your horse’s insurance policy, you’ll want the process to run smoothly. We spoke to the experts to break down the steps

Kitted out

BUYER’S GUIDE CROSS-COUNTRY KIT

Haynets

Do you struggle with your horse eating his forage ration quickly? We put some small-holed haynets to the test

MY LIFE with horses

Recording voiceovers, writing music, and promoting the next Downton Abbey film might be exciting – but nothing compares to a CCI5* for Michael Fox