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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YOUR HORSE MAGAZINE

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

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

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

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MAKING A FRESH START • Hacking out a new horse can bring the thrill of excitement, or leave the rider suffering from nervous butterflies, or worse. Mel Beale hears how two hack enthusiasts managed to build a bond with their new partners

HOW DO I FIND THE RIGHT HACKING PARTNER?

TOP TIPS FOR HACKING A NEW HORSE

Stories and pictures that caught the eye • Every month our #Hack1000Miles challengers are in line to win some fantastic prizes. As a result, Pip Mead, Amanda Barker, Jackie Corsie and Claire Harper win high-vis neck straps from Equisafety. Paula Robinson wins a girth and Jess Mylroie will be receiving stirrup straps, both from Wintec Saddles. Congratulations!

Our #Hack1000Miles challengers have been busy this month…

YOUR HORSE MAGAZINE meets Gabby Blake • The newest recruit to Britain's para championship squad tells Julie Harding about her passion for horses, amassing unexpected medals and suffering from a debilitating, painful condition that is so rare barely anyone has ever heard of it

Katie Dymond-Brook Group HR manager of Techbuyer Ltd • How I make it work: Having a routine and being organised, plus my partner, Joe, is massively supportive and does all the cooking and food shopping

SEND a selfie • Send in your pics!

Licence to kill? • Anyone who thinks that the issue of ‘social licence’ doesn't apply to them should think again, says social media guru Rhea Freeman, who warns that everything equestrians know and love could ultimately be under threat

Your horse's TRAINING • Expert advice for riders of all levels

THE SECRETS TO UNLOCKING hacking confidence • Many riders say that they want to hack, jump, or compete, but what is fuelling them if the thought makes them quake? Understanding the ‘why’ could be the first step to overcoming anxiety, finds Mel Beale

Fix it… EXPANDING HORIZONS SAFELY • Many people dream of blasting through the countryside, but feel anxious about riding in an open space. Ensuring that a horse is mentally ready for the challenge is the key to success, says equine trainer and behaviourist Michael Peace

LESSONS FROM A schoolmaster • Learning how to get the most out of riding and communicating with an experienced horse who has already got the t-shirt can help a rider take their skillsets to the next level, explains dressage rider and trainer Sarah Payne

Transition TROUBLES • Transitions can be many riders’ bête noire — although most don't even realise that they have a problem. Clare Gangadeen, the founder of RiderCise®, explains how to stop collapsing when going through the gears on a horse

EXERCISES TO REDUCE TENSION AND IMPROVE BOUNCE

When gnashers get nasty • For a horse who is prone to biting, addressing the root cause rather than administering punishment is the key to stopping this dangerous habit in its tracks, finds Mel Beale

Addressing the problem safely

Your horse's CARE • Helping you to...