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.

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A word from our experts…

Survey launched to determine what makes a horse and rider compatible • Here’s what you need to know about this month

HORSE OWNERS URGED NOT TO HOARD ANTIBIOTICS

'Significant progress' made in treating tendon and ligament injuries

The giants are coming to town

We bring you up to date with a recent case… RESCUE UPDATE

This month we love… • Three things from the equestrian world that caught our eye

Around the world in 80 hacks… • … well perhaps not quite 80, but several, and encompassing four continents. Mel Beale finds out from riders based in countries as diverse as Ireland and India what the hacking is like in their part of the world

ANIMAL MAGIC • Horse safaris can be fast and furious, but the Paines family booked a two-centre vacation in Africa that catered to their various levels of ability. Rosemary Paines relates the thrills of seven days in two wildlife Edens

TREASURE Treland • Just a stone’s throw from Britain’s shores, Ireland boasts stunning scenery, diverse terrain and some exceptional riding experiences. Julie Harding finds out from those in the know exactly what’s on offer

CASTLE LESLIE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

CLONSHIRE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

KILLARNEY RIDING STABLES

HAVE SOME FUN - GO!TREKKING!

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Frankie Woodgate • Runs Weald Woodscapes

CORE values • Without a strong core it is virtually impossible to perform well in the saddle. In a new series to get the New Year off on the right foot, Clare Gangadeen, the founder of RiderCise®, explains how that core can be boosted with some super simple exercises

Fix it… Long rein LIKE A PRO • Long reining has long been an integral part of the breaking-in process, but it has benefits for older horses, too. Olympic event rider Kitty King explains how to do it safely and effectively

ON THE turn • Top showjumper Antonia Platt explains how riders can up the ante and make six poles on the ground a real test of control

CONQUER THAT FEAR OF canter • Going into canter is a sticking point for many riders, but gaining control of a horse’s hips could be the ticket to a smoother transition, finds Mel Beale

On the pull? • Tugging on a rope and getting loose when tied up is at best a nuisance for owners, but at worst a dangerous behaviour that puts the horse and handler at risk. Is it possible to solve such a problem? Mel Beale finds out

WHOLE SYSTEMS go! • Effective wound healing involves more than simply applying a cream or a potion. Ellie Hughes discovers how addressing a horse’s overall health and adopting a holistic approach could expedite his recovery — and how nature’s medicine chest can help

Muddy MATTERS • Thick, claggy mud — it’s the bane of every equestrian’s winter routine. Charlotte Cooper finds out from experts why our horses seemingly make a beeline for the wettest part of the field for a good roll and why they appear to relish being covered from head to toe in sludge

Eye OF THE STORM • The prominence of a horse’s eye makes it vulnerable to injury and various other issues. Vet...