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HORSE&RIDER September 2022

THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS

Piggy March There’s a lot more to successful

Discovering yourself

We’ve all heard of the Great Horses for Health Event, but what about the charity at the heart of it all? Here are some things you didn’t know about HorseWorld Trust and its pioneering Discovery programme

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Achievement of the month

When Maria first met In the Buff, she became determined to take him home

Strip grazing study brings good news

Spillers and their research team set out to

Centres from Cornwall to Perth celebrated in yard of the year awards

Photos: Trevor Meeks, Sarah Shepherd, Jon Stroud The

Welfare awards given at Appleby Horse Fair

Sixteen ‘Best at Appleby’ welfare awards – organised

Burghley BBC coverage reduced as event introduces subscription service

Burghley Horse Trials 2022 (1–4 September 2022) has

Road safety measures introduced for Dartmoor ponies

Eighty Dartmoor ponies have been fitted with reflective

Success for rehomed Redwings horses at Royal Norfolk

Redwings Patchwork triumphed in the ridden rescue class

Charity jackpot for World Horse Welfare

Taking home a cheque for £12,000, World Horse

Crossing the borders

Midway through her epic journey, vet Kate McMorris takes time out to tell H&R how it really feels to ride a horse from John O’Groats to Land’s End

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Hold the line

Want to refine your cross-country skills at home? Piggy March talks lines, skinnies and planning ahead

Round the bend

Circles are one of the worst kept secrets when it comes to improving your horse’s way of going – but what if you doubled the benefits with cavaletti?

Learn from the best

What can we learn from Grand Prix movements? Charlotte Dujardin explains how you can apply their fundamentals to your everyday training

Into the wild

Variety is the spice of life, and this is as true for hacking as it is any other aspect of your horse’s routine. H&R explores the benefits of building up a diverse repertoire

POLEWORK CREATIONS: Fast forward

Tania Grantham kicks off her new training series with a simple layout that’s suitable for all levels

Wait a minute

Struggling to stop your horse rushing in his flatwork ? Our easy exercise will help get him tuned into your aids and listening again

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In good shape

The steps to successfully training or retraining a horse’s behaviour should always start by having a written plan in place. Anna Haines shows you how

Sycamore season

Vet Leona Bramall explains how to identify, treat and ultimately avoid atypical myopathy

The lowdown on laminitis

Vet Nicky Jarvis shares the latest thinking on reducing laminitis risk factors and spotting early signs to help your horse stay healthy and sound

ASK THE EXPERTS

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Management know-how

Our experts Sally Burton is Head of Sanctuary

Mind matters

Our expert Angie Jones-Moore SNHS Dip is a

Veterinary matters

Our experts Rachel Schneiders BVSc MRCVS is a

Horsey shopping

Our experts Bomber Nel is a world renowned

In the saddle

Our expert Jo Pasetti Dip A Phys is

In brief

Our expert Sara Malpass is a dressage rider

On sure footing

Studs can improve your horse’s grip and therefore confidence – Fizz Marshall explains how to get started

Get the right balance

Ensuring your horse’s diet includes all his dietary requirements will support his health and performance, says nutritionist Joanna Palmer

The right fit

A comfortable saddle, bridle and bit are the absolute basics you should have in place for your horse – but how can you be sure you’ve got the right fit?

The heat is on

Keep your horse comfortable when temperatures rise by recognising when he’s too hot and knowing what action to take. Dr David Marlin answers some commonly asked questions

Money matters

If you’re feeling the pinch of the cost of living crisis, here are some ways to make cutbacks on equine expenses without affecting your horse’s wellbeing

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MY LIFE with horses

From rubbing shoulders with influencers and creating scroll-stopping memes, to teaching riding and retraining a racehorse, Kiera’s world is entirely ruled by horses