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HORSE&RIDER October 2022 One of my favourite features

What we've been up to this month...

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THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS

Lava collett Need to channel your horse’s attention

A fine heritage

Known as Ruth on the Hoof, native pony enthusiast Ruth Chamberlain has embarked on an exciting project that could help to save our endangered native breeds and protect our landscape

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Achievement of the month

Darcey finally fulfilled her childhood dream

Jargon busting

The world of equine insurance can be confusing,

Golden oldies

One of the most common complaints in older

Our favourite follow

Follow aspiring showjumper @heelsdownheadhigh as she shares the

Blazing a trail

If there’s a grassroots championships you’d want to aim for, it’s got to be Trailblazers. Let’s meet some of this year’s winners

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with horses

Join Brontë at the stud as she spends long days caring for mares and is up at all hours helping bring gorgeous foals into the world

Switched on

Hoping to focus a busy brain? Olympic eventer Laura Collett shares her polework layout to channel your horse’s energy in the right direction

Go for gridwork

In this month’s instalment of eventer Sasha Hargreaves’ confidence-giving jumping series, we try a simple but effective grid – and there are lessons to take away for horses of all abilities

Are you sitting comfortably?

Sitting to the trot needn’t be a bumpy ride. Our tips will have you sitting elegantly and being a better passenger for your horse in no time

POLEWORK CREATIONS: The diamonds

Ready to give your horse a skill boosting schooling session? In part two of her polework series, Tania Grantham explains why diamonds can be a rider’s best friend

Dynamic dressage

Dressage superstar Sir Lee Pearson offers tips on riding lateral movements, breaking bad habits and how to ride smoother trot-to-canter transitions

Understanding your motivation

Feeling a chink in your competition confidence? Alison Buttery helps you end your season on a high

A routine affair

As the seasons change, so too mightyour horse’s daily routine. Here's how to make the transition from summer to winter stress free

Picture this

MRI scanning is changing the diagnosis of a number of conditions – let’s take a closer look

Back to basics

Get to grips with the risk factors, signs and treatment for kissing spines with vet Mathew Harber

Management know-how

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Mind matters

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Veterinary matters

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Horsey shopping

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In the saddle

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In brief

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Racehorse 101

PART ONE FINDING YOUR PERFECT PARTNER

Ageing gracefully

It’s no secret that horses are living longer, but how does ageing affect their dietary needs? Sarah Nelson has all the answers

Blades of glory

Is your horse ready to brave the shave? Before you get started, check out groom Bekki Schofield’s tips for a fresh trim

Domestic bliss

Give your horse the perfect stable environment with our comprehensive guide

Home comforts

BUYER’S GUIDE STABLE ENRICHMENT

Under wraps

It’s almost time to start thmking about your horse’s winter wardrobe - but getting rugging right can be challenging. We asked the expertsfor their Solutions to common rugging conundrums

Winter coats

A good jacket can spell the difference between enjoying and enduring time with your horse over the winter. Luckily, H&R’s on hand to help keep your yard time positive

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