Pre-season prep

Welcome

HORSE & RIDER May 2021 

THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS

Spencer Wilton As you move up the dressage

Tackling the tough stuff

Mollie Summerland has firmly established herself as one of eventing’s brightest young stars – and along the way, she’s become a beacon of mental health advocacy for fellow riders

Here for the long ride

UK riding schools have encountered their toughest year yet, with many facing change and even closure. Out of the strife, however, has come overwhelming public support – showing that riding centres as still much-loved community assets

UK RIDING RELAY SET TO SHINE A LIGHT ON GOOD CAUSES

A new charity initiative is gaining momentum after

Strangles Awareness week back for another year

From 3–9 May 2021, charities and equestrian groups

Rider calls for education after collision

Lancashire rider Charlotte Mulvey, 24, was leading her

Feed a horse, break the law say police

Cotswolds Police took to Twitter to remind the

Grumpiness in the stable affects ridden behaviour, study finds

French scientists have discovered a link between poor

Build the ultimate sport horse with Mike Jackson

PART TWO: LEARN TO TURN

Schooling   made simple

part two

Just add energy

A horse lacking enthusiasm is many a rider’s greatest frustration. However, with H&R’s top tips, we’ll help put some pep in his step

ALL THE gear

Is your canter a little one-note? Establishing gears will unlock next-level flatwork and help boost your scores. Dressage supremo Spencer Wilton shows you how

Cross-country any where

Part one: the circle of life

17 reasons  we love spring

The clocks have gone back and we’ve traded an hour’s sleep for sixty precious minutes of daylight

Feeling fearful

What is fear? How can you recognise when your horse is scared? And what does this mean for understanding his behaviour? Anna Haines is here to help

ONLINE

Connecting with friends and family online has never felt more important – but social media can be both a blessing and a curse. Here are 10 ways to ensure your digital habits are always boosting your mood

ALL IN THE mind

Knowing the signs of a nervous system disorder can mean the difference between a positive or poor prognosis. Let’s take a closer look

laminitis

Laminitis. A word to strike fear into any horse owner and while it may be a disease that many of us have heard of, there’s considerable misunderstanding around it

Q & A  Management know-how

Our experts Dr Sebastian Donker DVM is the

Q & A Mind matters

Our experts Photos: Bob Atkins, Steve Bardens Felicity

Q & A Veterinary matters

Our experts Dr Polly Vogel BSc (Hons) BVSc

Q & A Horsey shopping

Our experts Georgie Strang is a Shires Equestrian

Q & A In the saddle

Our experts Dan Greenwood is an international dressage

Q & A In brief

Our expert Caroline Heard won The Haddon Training

Behind enemy lines

With balmy days ahead, it’s time to prepare for invasion – and we’ve got fly-busting tips to fortify any horse’s living quarters. From stable to field, ensure he’s armed and on the path to victory over his winged adversaries

Skin in the game

Is a smear of mud the closest you’ve come to a facial? Then it might be time to take charge of your skincare regime – with minimal fuss and maximum results

All set, no jet

Whether you want a budget break or are ready to splash the cash on a luxury UK getaway, we’ve got the staycation for you

Tack cleaners

Your one-stop shop for shining saddles and brilliant bridles

Keeping cool

BUYER’S GUIDE POST-COMPETITION CARE

This love month we

Take a look at some of our favourite horsey products

DREAM HORSEY HOMES

Imagine life in your ideal equestrian property with our selection

MY LIFE with horses

Join Hannah as she runs you through a week that encompasses everything from horses to interior design