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Welcome

June marks the start of the summer, which

THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS

Mike Jackson Looking to improve your partnership and

From ponies to Prada

Luxury fashion might not be at the forefront of your mind as you head to the yard, but are the two worlds really so far apart? According to fashion writer and equestrian Jordan Wake, you could be surprised

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If you want to comment on an article in H&R or share your thoughts, then drop a line to Letters Editor Bethany Searby

SUFFOLK WELDER CREATES STUNNING HORSE HEAD

A welder and artist from Suffolk has rewritten

New unaffiliated eventing series set for 2021 debut

Amateur riders can look forward to an exciting

Brexit: equestrian industry must ‘work together’

Speakers at the National Equine Forum (NEF) concluded

The Donkey Sanctuary offers vet student lockdown support

Global veterinary students have benefitted from free online

Lockdown road accidents remain high, says BHS

The British Horse Society (BHS) has revealed that

Build the ultimate sport horse with Mike Jackson

Want to decode the secrets of course walks and produce super-efficient rounds? Mike’s multi-purpose exercise gives you the tools you need for an accurate, effective partnership

Schooling made simple

It’s problem-solving time with dressage rider and trainer Matt Hicks, who shares his tips to help you get the best out of a tense horse

Make a handy hacker

Are and your horse looking for your next project? Why not use the arena to upskill his rideability out hacking? A little work could prove a big help next time you’re out and about

Cross-country any where

Cross-country isn’t a style competition – but working on your horse’s body, and your position, is key to success. Kevin and Emma McNab show you how

Room for squares

Does your trainer tell you to develop more engagement in your horse’s flatwork? Learn how to cultivate and spot it on the lunge with Fizz Marshall’s exercise

GO FOR A spin

Reluctant to book a lunge lesson? Don’t write it off just yet. Spencer Wilton shows you how to get the most out of a spell on a circle

Weight off his mind

How can you help your horse lose weight while maintaining his natural behaviours and psychological wellbeing? Anna Haines explores the options

Revamp your horsey vocab

Whether it’s how many falls it takes to become a good rider or affording your horse more motive than he could ever muster, what parts of our riding lingo could do with an update?

Sound knowledge

If your horse went lame, would you know what to check for? Vet Caroline Blake explains the process

We need to talk about strangles

A little knowledge and planning can help you avoid strangles, and limit its impact if your horse is unlucky enough to catch it. Vet Nic de Brauwere explains how

ASK THE EXPERTS

In association with Jane Brindley works with riders

Q & A Management know-how

Our experts Dr Courtney Miller BS BVetMed MRCVS

Q & A Mind matters

Our experts Abbie Hughes is a sports psychologist

Q & A Veterinary matters

Our experts Joe Mackinder BVSc CertEP MRCVS BAEDT

Q & A Horsey shopping

Our experts Paul Wilson is Client Services Manager

Q & A  In the saddle

Our experts Sue Chadwick is a British Eventing

Q & A In brief

Our expert Georgie Welge is a qualified saddle

MYTH-BUSTING: the feeding edition

There’s no shortage of feeding advice out there, but can you separate fact from fiction? Nutritionist Emma Short’s on hand to help

Get ready with H&R

Wherever you’re planning to take your horse next, get organised before you go with Horse&Rider’s stress-free pre-outing checklist

All the gear

You’ve spent endless hard-earned money on equipment for your horse, but are you confident fitting it correctly? Fizz Marshall comes to the rescue

Blades of glory

When it comes to your horse’s pasture, don’t settle for substandard. There are so many things you can do to improve his paddock – here are seven things to try

Gear Guide

SPRING/SUMMER 2021

DRESSED TO IMPRESS

  Stand out at your next clinic with these super-smart products

Cool down

BUYER’S GUIDE WICKING RUGS

BLINGY BRIDLES

A brand new anatomical bridle to show off your horse. Which one catches your eye?

INTO THE RING

Get kitted out ready for a summer of competing with some of our favourite products

INTO THE RING

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LOVE YOUR CURVES

Look as good as you feel in the saddle with this gorgeous summer riding wear in sizes 18 and up

SHOW RING SHINE

Products to get your horse looking his best and ready for the ring

LOOK THE PART

Super-smart and stylish menswear to keep you looking your best in or out of the saddle

Fly masks

Keep your horse’s face fly-free this summer

COUNTRY CLASSICS

Stunning items that look just as good in the saddle as they do out of it – the perfect summer looks

COUNTRY CLASSICS

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Take a look at some of our favourite horsey products

with horses

Muddy Mayhem creator Karla runs us through a hectic week of horses, child-wrangling and radiology