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HORSE&RIDER January 2023

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Learn, share, inspire

The RDA helps thousands of disabled people every year, and the organisation’s pulling out all the stops to reach new members. H&R takes a closer look at a programme focused on enhancing its offerings

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BADMINTON HORSE TRIALS DATE CHANGED FOR CORONATION

Badminton Horse Trials will start a day later

TWO LEADING EQUESTRIAN CHARITIES AWARDED A SHARE OF £500,000 JACKPOT

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Beloved book to be transformed into short film this Christmas

You might be familiar with Charlie Mackesy’s posts

Neigh balance? Horse ‘sneakers’ hit headlines, but it’s all for a good cause

So-called American ‘shoe artist’ Marcus Floyd has been

Quest for glory

Fun, relaxed and built on team spirit, the British Dressage Quest Championships are over for another year. Let’s meet some of the worthy winners

Born to ride

Now one of the country’s most successful dressage riders, Gareth Hughes has been a hardgrafter all his life. With a Hughes family dressage dynasty taking shape, Gareth talks training, reining and being a parent

WINTER WINS

Enjoy your horse whatever the weather

MY LIFE with horses

Fitting showjumping in around a full-time job plus two demanding part-time roles, digital communications officer Paige gives us a glimpse of herbusydiary

Go arena cross-country schooling

Part 1: plan your session

Poles for performance

PART ONE: GETTING STARTED

The show must go on

Think winter’s dull? Think again! Find out how you can stay competitive with your horse this season

Reach your targets

Join dressage coach extraordinaire Gareth Hughes as he explains how to use mental cues to improve your precision in the saddle

A cool customer

Do the best for your horse by finishing ridden sessions with a cooling down period. Here’s what to consider at the end of your ride

New year, new start

New year’s resolutions are all too easy to make – and break. We explain how you can achieve your goals in 2023, and enjoy the success you deserve

Good neighbours

Want to maintain a harmonious atmosphere at the yard? We reveal how to build good relationships with your fellow liveries

Locked down

How can you protect your horse from infectious diseases? And which ones should be on your radar? Vet Geri King explains

On call

It can be difficult to know when your horse needs the vet, but Ollie Pynn shares his pointers and guidance on this tricky subject

Q&A Management know-how

Our experts Jo Pasetti Dip A Phys is

Q&A Mind matters

Our experts Catherine Bell is an equine behaviourist

Q&A Veterinary matters

Our experts Martina Neidhart DrMedVet MRCVS is the

Q&A Horsey shopping

Our experts Kate Horne is Liability and Property

Q&A In the saddle

Our experts Kimberley Smith is a BHS stage

Q&A In brief

Our expert Sally Andrews is a List 2

Home from home

Having your horses at home is the ultimate dream. But where do you start with making it happen and what do you need to consider?

Fibre FACTS

We all know how important fibre is in the equine diet, but have you given much thought to the forms in which you feed it? Let’s see how they stack up

Horse health programme

When it comes to equine health checks, stay ahead of the game by having a plan in place. Here’s how to keep your horse in top-notch condition all year round

Spic and span

Sick of stepping around feed buckets and rifling through rug piles? We bring you six steps to an enviably tidy tack room

Condition building

When you’re the owner of a poor-doer, what can you do to ensure he gets through winter at a healthy weight? H&R highlights four areas to focus on

WE TESTED... Saddlepads

Looking to buy a new saddlepad? Here are some of the latest designs to whet your appetite

Pick the perfect present

If you’re seeking some inspiration, look no further than our Christmas gift guide

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