Q&A In the saddle

Welcome to Spring 2023 issue

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THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS

Matt Hicks Walk might be the pace you

Groom to the stars

After 12 dazzling years as international groom to dressage duo Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin, Alan Davies is stepping back. Here, he reveals what’s next

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with horses

Join busy mum and Instagram influencer Martha Lewis - marthashappilyeverafter - as she takes us through her week!

Go arena cross-country schooling

Part 4: how to tackle water

The great outdoors

Part 2: Reach your goals

Wise warm-ups

Power up your schooling sessions with our ideas for better warm-up routines

Walk this way

PART ONE

Go small, think big

lIn this feature. . . ➤ Maximise your jumping space

Raise your game

Have you ever thought about stepping up to affiliated level in dressage? We look into the different options and discuss the benefits of doing just that

Believe in yourself

What is impostor syndrome and how does it affect riders? Alison Buttery looks at this all-too-common condition and the various ways to overcome it

Stay focused

In the final part of her series, Kathryn Thakrar discusses techniques that will help you deal with competition nerves and spooky horses

Stop sweet itch

Make a plan to stay one step ahead of sweet itch this season, with advice from vet Alistair Love 

Future protection

Up-to-date vaccinations are important not only for your horse’s health but to safeguard others, too, as vet Ben Gaskell explains

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Q&A In brief

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Limber up

Ever wondered what to expect from and how to prepare for your horse’s physio sessions? Veterinary physiotherapist Harriett Wareham sheds some light on the process

Hard to stomach

Nutritionist Kate Hore shares best management practices to reduce the risk of gastric ulcers, as well as the signs to look for

Are you fit for the road?

From preparing your horse for travelling to hitching up and setting off, our guide has you covered

Get in the bin...

What annoys you the most about horse ownership? We’ve gathered the evidence to find the things horse owners would get rid of if they could!

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Sports bras

In-saddle comfort is key to an enjoyable ride, which is why we tested a range of sports bras

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