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Welcome to April 2023 issue

The more you learn, the more you realise

What we’ve been up to this month...

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HORSE WORLD April 2023

The hub

Want to comment on a H&R article or share your thoughts? Drop a line to Letters Editor Megan Xavier-Witherington

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A VOUCHER FOR EQUETECH AND EQUILIBRIUM

with horses

Join PA and university student Molly-May as she takes us through her jam-packed week

Go arena cross-country schooling

Part 5: step it up a level

Take the challenge

Part 3: Goal getter

Hot to trot

PART TWO

Ditch the drama

Reintroducing jumping after time off can be nerve-wracking. Eventer Georgie Campbell’s laid-back steps take excitement out of the equation

Opening up

Medium paces made easy with H&R’s problem-solving guide

6 secrets to sitting trot

In the first part of our new series, we discuss ways to beat the bounce in sitting trot

No excuses

Looking for reasons not to ride or go to that competition? It’s time to conquer your anxiety by taking back control – Alison Buttery’s here to help

Laminitis alert

Correct management can reduce the chances of your horse developing this dangerous condition, as vet Selina Squarotti explains

Looking into lameness

If your horse goes lame, diagnostic technologies will allow him the most appropriate treatment possible, as vet Jonathan Anderson explains

ASK THE EXPERTS

Catherine Boyd is an ex-international show groom on

Management know-how

Our experts Jo Pasetti Dip A Phys is

Mind matters

Our experts Angie Jones-Moore SNHS Dip is a

Veterinary matters

Our experts Alistair Love is an RCVS Recognised

Horsey shopping

Lidija Drakulic is Claims Team Leader at The

In the saddle

Our experts Sue Chadwick is a British Eventing

In brief

Our experts Ben Hart is a horse behaviour

The art of trotting up

The trot up is an integral part of not only lameness detection, but your regular physio and farriery appointments, too. Harriett Wareham explains how to get it right

Muscle up

How can your horse’s diet help him look and perform at his best? Nutritionist Joanna Palmer shares her tips

Rumour has it...

H&R sets the record straight on what’s true and what’s not when it comes to some of these common misconceptions

Power couple

Sharing a home, a yard and a life, top event riders Georgie and Jesse Campbell are living the equestrian dream

It’s all in the fit

Is your horse’s bit comfortable for him and right for the job? Tricia Nassau-Williams explains what to look for

Going green

If you’re looking to care for your horse more sustainably, we’re here to help you get started

Hair today, gone tomorrow

Now winter’s over, speed up your horse’s coat shedding process with our helpful hints

No hoof,  no horse

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