Your Horse

Your Horse inspires its readers to enjoy every second in the saddle. Written by a team of passionate equestrian experts, Your Horse magazine helps you improve your riding, care for your horses and stay up to date on the latest gear. We also encourage you to try new and exciting adventures! Our three main areas of content are: Riding advice: From the best riders and trainers in the world Horse care advice: Expert tips and advice on all aspects of horse care Buying Advice: Helping you spend your money with confidence Your Horse magazine: share our passion for horses.

Welcome

This month’s highlights…

HORSE talk • Here’s what you need to know about this month

RESCUE UPDATE • A rescue centre’s most overlooked horse has finally found her forever home.

THE DOG dilemma • From overexcited pets to dogs with a strong prey drive, canine encounters are an unavoidable part of hacking. Emily Bright explains how to spot the warning signs, reduce the risks and react effectively if a dog gives chase

Where do riders stand legally?

WHAT TO DO IF A DOG GIVES CHASE

Challenger check-in • Our #Hack1000Miles riders have been busy this month…

YOUR HORSE meets LIS COUPLAND ‘I’ve always loved murder mysteries’ • The star of The Traitors series 3 tells Emily Bevan how horsey skills helped her to be a good faithful on the BBC show, about singing nursery rhymes backwards on TV, and life as a priest - including blessing horses

SEND a selfie • Send in your pics!

SHOW OFF YOUR senior star AT YOUR HORSE LIVE! • Your golden oldie could appear on our all-new Senior Wall of Fame at this year’s show!

a fantastic grooming bundle from Absorbine

Fuel YOUR RIDE • Skip the burger queues this summer and fuel competition days the smarter way with easy, home-made snacks designed to keep riders energised, focused and fuller for longer — whether you are heading out for a one-day event, a stay-away show or long hours at the yard

KEEPING THE spark alive • Whether you’re bringing a seasoned campaigner back into work or keeping a senior horse mentally and physically engaged, they require exercise that prioritises confidence, soundness and enjoyment. Gemma Redrup watches Katie Jerram-Hunnable school Barbers Shop, the racehorse-turned-showing-star still looking sublime at the age of 24

Lessons learned

Why not join Spillers’ Super Seniors’ Club

Fix it… Secure that LEG • The secret to a rock-solid lower leg isn't just strength. Five-star event rider Sarah Bullimore shares straightforward solutions to some of the most common rider position problems

CAN A NERVOUS HORSE LEARN TO LOVE dressage? • At home, Flipper is gentle, talented and adored. But when tension takes hold, his dressage tests can unravel in seconds. By learning to see the world through her horse's eyes, rider Lauren Innes embarked on a patient journey to replace fear with trust and tension with confidence, finds Katie Roebuck

TEACHING A HORSE TO CHOOSE CALM

REPLACING THE HALF-HALT AID

FROM FLAT OUT TO stand out • What turns a raw, recently retired racehorse into a calm, competitive riding horse? Successful retraining takes patience, tact and the right mindset. Top showing producer Jasean Spraggett tells Gemma Redrup what separates the good ones from the truly great second-career Thoroughbreds

TEMPERAMENT: THE NON-NEGOTIABLE

KEEPING THE MIND ENGAGED

FARRIER FRUSTRATIONS: are you guilty? • Think you’re the perfect client? You might be surprised. From oily hooves and muddy legs to poor lighting and forgotten cups of tea, some everyday oversights can leave farriers less than impressed. Ben Benson AWCF shares the five things he wishes horse owners wouldn’t do

LIGHT IT UP

STOCK UP AND TAKE CARE OF OVERREACH...