Pony Magazine | PONY Magazine – February 2026
We’ve been discussing our fave time of year. Editor Lou loves autumn (all those pretty leaves and softer ground for zoomies), Sarah and Kirsty love spring, with the longer days and blossom. We reckon Polly’s fave is winter because, well, she is a total mud monster! We spend so long grooming her that we thought you’d like to see Polly and Kirsty’s grooming guide. Follow our tips in this issue and your fave pony will be sparkling in no time, too!
One thing’s for sure, we’re not short on riding inspo this issue! From next level polework plans to simple jumping exercises that have sooo many benefits – there’s something for everyone. If you’re wanting to focus on your flatwork, we’re here to help you get to grips with serpentines! Whether you want to compete in dressage or just wow your instructor, learning how to ride serpentines will do wonders for your pony’s way of going.
Ponies may not have superpowers, but their senses are pretty close! From the twitch of a whisker to the way they sniff out their fave treat, ponies rely on touch, taste, smell, sight and hearing to explore their surroundings and stay safe – just like you do! In this issue, you can learn all about your pony’s amazing senses and how they help him nagivate life.
Let’s face it – your camera roll is FULL to the brim with pony pics, but do you know how to take the perfect portrait of your fave pony? Luckily, Harlow is on hand to share her five top tips so you can capture and create some amazing memories to look back on, and even frame them for your bedroom! Cute!
Plus, this issue is packed with tonnes of pony care advice! From worming plans to testing your feeding knowledge, and how to keep your pony entertained if he’s stuck indoors this winter. Don’t miss our guide to making yummy horsey heart biscuits, too, and enter our incredible competitions!
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Publisher David J Murphy spotted a gap in the market for a magazine for young horse enthusiasts in 1949 and Pony Magazine was born. For many years it was the only title dedicated to young equestrians. Since then, generations of pony-mad children and teenagers have grown up reading it all over the world.
Over 70 years later and with 12 issues a year, Pony Magazine has firmly established itself as the authority on everything equestrian for generations of horse-mad youngsters. Every issue is packed full of top riding and pony-care tips, awesome quizzes, real-life reader stories, the latest horse news, exciting competitions, posters and so much more to make your life even more horse-tastic!
Improve your riding whatever your level or interest with top tips on jumping, flatwork, cross-country and hacking, win bundles of pony-inspired giveaways with prizes up for grabs in every issue and learn more about caring for your best friend with advice on grooming, mucking out and everything in between.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Pony Magazine PONY Magazine – February 2026.