Horse&Rider Magazine - UK equestrian magazine for Horse and Rider Horse&Rider August 2025 Back Issue

August Horse&Rider is out now!

This issue we begin a new series, tackling the most common hacking hang-ups to help you turn your horse into a confident, relaxed riding companion. There are no quick fixes, but with time, patience and consistency, you’ll be able to enjoy the countryside together. And the effort will be totally worth it.

Confidence knocks, unrealistic expectations of yourself, stresses and worries in other areas of your life and even horse health issues can all lead to losing your riding motivation, as our confidence coach Alison Buttery reveals. The good news is that there’s plenty you can do to get back into the groove and find your horsey spark again.

Thinking of giving dressage a go, or looking to polish your performance and maximise your marks? Whatever your riding goals, check out Tania Grantham’s tips for mastering the basics at every level. Plus, learn all about side saddle and what’s involved in this traditional style of equitation – it might even become your new favourite discipline!

It’s a common problem – a horse who lacks energy when it comes to his work but who also has a tendency to gain weight. With the right approach, feeding for energy but without weight gain needn’t be an issue, as nutritionist Keilly Gell explains. From the impact electrolytes can have on your horse’s health to signs of imbalance and a product guide, we’ve got everything you need to know about these essential minerals so you can stay one step ahead.

Don’t forget to claim your free Leovet fly roll-on and hoof oil, too, and enter our amazing competitions!

All this and so much more in the August issue of Horse&Rider – on sale now!