Pony Magazine | PONY Magazine – December 2025
The dazzling December issue of PONY mag is finally here!
We are super excited for the London International Horse Show! Don’t miss the things we can’t wait to watch in this issue, plus we have an epic competition for you to win a VIP trip for your family, including access to the main arena for the Shetland Pony Grand National. Wow!
Looking for ideas to make your schooling sessions way more fun? We’ve got just the thing for you! This month, in our new flatwork series, we’re talking all things shallow loops, from how to ride them to why and when – your pony will reap the benefits! Plus, if you love jumping as much as Team PONY, then knowing all about the different fences you’ll encounter in training and competitions is totally worth it. Discover part one of our guide which explains how to ride cross-poles and uprights.
Back in October, Harlow achieved one of her biggest dreams yet when she won at HOYS with Panda! Whether you’re already a showing fanatic or looking to try something new in 2026, check out Harlow’s showing secrets and you’ll soon be shining like a star, too!
Exploring new hacking routes is so much fun, but do open spaces make you feel nervous? Don’t worry, we’ve got loads of top tips to help you enjoy exploring with your equine bestie. From tackling common concerns to confidence boosting tips, you’ll be riding out in the open in no time.
Winter can only mean one thing… muddy monsters! Finding your pony covered head to hoof in mud is sooo frustrating, but we’ve got everything you need to know to get him sparkling clean in no time. And don’t forget to take care of his hooves – winter can be tough on them, so we’ve got advice to keep your pony’s feet healthy and happy, even in cold and wet weather.
We’ve packed this issue full of festive fun, too! From Christmas puzzles and stories to dreamy posters and plenty of inspiration for your Christmas list.
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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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- Fun riding exercises
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- Quizzes, posters and equestrian-inspired, at-home crafts
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Pony Magazine PONY Magazine – December 2025.