Stepping stones

Welcome

HORSE&RIDER March 2021

Something old something new

Could it be time to hang up your schooling whip and swap it for a bow? Join Morindoo tour guide, Katy Willings as she opens our eyes to the World Nomad Games. Might you be inspired to give alternative equestrian sport a go?

The miracle of motion

Get ready for equine anatomy as you’ve never seen it before. Gillian Higgins, founder of Horses Inside Out, talks motion, Muybridge and her magnum opus

PERFECT PRIZES!

2 TO WIN! Safe and stylish Two lucky

Poles to solve your problems

PART TWO: THE TORPEDO

Straighten up with Jay Halim

While there’s no single quality that’ll guarantee you a clear round, there’s one that’s sure to increase your odds. Its name? Straightness, of course

Maximising your movements

part three

Transferable skills

PART THREE

The trouble with doubles

When approaching a combination, do you find yourself kicking on and hoping for the best? Take guesswork out of the equation with Tina Fletcher’s tips 

A friend in need

Mental health may, thankfully, be easier to talk

think well & move well

Ever wondered how top riders maintain their mental wellbeing and how it might help you? Leonie Lightfoot and Jane Holden, from British Equestrian’s Perform Well programme, reveal all

Growing pains

Your horse’s body has undergone a lot of change since he was born, but how does his skeleton cope with this rapid rate of growth? Vet Jane King explains all

VET’S GUIDE Vaccinations

Confused by the different vaccinations available and wondering what your horse really needs? Vet Ben Gaskell shares all you need to know

Q&A Management know-how

Our experts Serena Kidd is National Equestrian Business

Q & A Mind matters

Our experts Debbie Busby MSc is an equine

Q & A Veterinary matters

Our experts Vicky Grove BVSc MRCVS studied at

Q & A Horsey shopping

Our expert Kay Hastilow is a Master Saddler

Q & A In the saddle

Our experts Jess Grove BSc (Hons) is a

Q & A In brief

Our expert Jo Winfield is a General Fellow

Minimum time, maximum impact

Make the most of your lunge sessions by keeping them short, sweet and successful. Fizz Marshall’s exercises will help get you started

Park and ride

Taking a break from going out and about in the coldest months? Use this golden opportunity to give your transport a spruce-up ahead of the new season with our essential guide

A bit on the side

Befuddled by bitting? Narrow down the search for the perfect action by getting to grips with the most commonly-used cheekpieces on the market

Gut vibrations

BUYER’S GUIDE DIGESTIVE HEALTH

Hat tricks

BUYER’S GUIDE RIDING HELMETS

Overreach boots

These bell-shaped protective boots come in all shapes, sizes and colours

This month we love

Take a look at some of our favourite horsey products

HORSEY HOMES

Imagine life in your ideal equestrian property with our selection

horses for sale

The UK’s best FREE horsey marketplace

H&R homework

Big on schooling but short on time? This fun exercise will last you all week