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THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS

Straightness plays such a crucial role in any horse’s

The right diet + the right horse = better results

Getting to know your horse is key to understanding how best to ride and train him, and it’s just the same with feeding. Dengie explains why

Going it alone

Alone time with our horses can be hard to come by, yet the idea of hacking solo can be daunting. Take a look at H&R’s tips to help you go solo

The path to straightness with Jay Halim

Ready to take your jump training to the next level? Jay shares two simple exercises to test your horse over the poles

PERFECT PRIZES!

Eight lucky winners will each receive a tub of Rowen

Lights, camera, action!

Steve Dent Stunts has supplied steeds to Spielberg, but what’s it really like when the family business has you working with famous faces? We ask Steve’s daughter, Sam, about the glitz, glamour and hard graft

“We need to be champions of our sport”

Chasing Olympic dreams is a full-time job, but Lydia Heywood isn’t interested in simply crafting her own success story – she wants to change the industry for the better on her way to the top

COMPETITIONS

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Build the ultimate sport horse with Mike Jackson

Is your 2021 goal to turn your horse into a super-smart sport model? Mike Jackson’s got just the tools you need to upgrade his skillset

Schooling made simple

Going back to basics has never been easier. Join Matt Hicks as he breaks down flatwork fundamentals into bitesize chunks, starting with circles and stretches

Poles to solve your problems

In the final part of this series, Tania Grantham presents the ultimate layout that’s just as much about the absence of poles as it is riding over them

PERFORM WELL PART 3: live well & connect well

It’s always important to be kind to yourself and those around you. British Equestrian’s Perform Well experts share some simple steps to help you learn how

Banish your show day nerves

Does show day send you into a blind panic? Address your pre-competition nerves before the season sets in. Daisy Smith explains how

Track and field

Ever wondered if you could upgrade your horse’s turnout time for the best? Anna Haines takes a look at the behavioural advantages of different systems and ways to create a herd of friendly fieldmates

LOOK AFTER his legs

Join vet Kathy Duncan as she helps you get to grips with the treatment and prevention of an ailment every owner dreads – suspensory ligament injuries

Too much of a good thing

Most owners understand the basics of laminitis prevention, but how much do you know about two of the main hormonal conditions that can cause it? Vet Martha Stevens tells all

ASK THE EXPERTS

Sally Andrews is a List 2 dressage judge, qualified

Management know-how

Lizzie Drury MSc RNutr is Senior Nutritionist at Saracen

Mind matters

Jane Brindley works with riders at all levels using

Veterinary matters

Emma Hales BVSc MRCVS is a vet at The Donkey Sanctuary.

Horsey shopping

Mike King is Equine Team Manager at KBIS and enjoys

In the saddle

Sue Chadwick is a British Eventing Level 3 coach and

In brief

Caroline Heard won The Haddon Training British Grooms

Fitter horse, fitter you

Fitness experts Fizz Marshall and Lottie Lodge help you create a fitness programme for you and your horse that really works

When tidbits turn deadly

A new wave of walkers in the British countryside means a greater risk than ever before of colic and choke from unsolicited feedings. But the BHS is on a mission to educate the public – here’s how they’re working to protect our horses

Is he getting enough?

Ever wondered if your horse is getting what he needs from what he’s eating? Nutritionist and vet Courtney Miller helps break down his recommended daily allowance

Safety in style

In the market for a new hat or body protector, but befuddled by all the safety standards available? Never fear – H&R’s here to demystify the process

Waist watcher

Are you keen to keep your horse’s waistline in check this spring? Look no further than our collection of top-quality low-calorie feeding options

Competition shirts

Specially designed to keep you comfortable and stylish in the saddle

This month we love …

Take a look at some of our favourite horsey products

CHARITY HORSES for rehoming and fostering

Whether you’re in need of a companion or looking for

HORSEY HOMES

Imagine life in your ideal equestrian property with our selection

MY LIFE with horses

From lab work to progressing his PhD and exercising his trainer’s horses, Brian certainly keeps his schedule full!