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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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This month's highlights…

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

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

In brief…

Pony Club updates spur policy

GIRL POWER • Mares are rather like Marmite—you either love them or hate them. They also tend to receive a bad press, but those who ride them and know them well frequently adore them, saying that they boast extra special traits. Charlotte Cooper speaks to an expert and those who choose to hack mares to find out the truth

FAST FACTS ABOUT A MARE'S SEASON

Snapping success • Every month Your Horse's #Hack1000Miles challengers are in line to win some fantastic prizes. All of these riders whose pictures are featured here win high-vis neck straps from Equisafety for their great photography abilities. Congratulations!

THE RISE AND RISE OF DEADLY dog attacks • Reported cases of dog attacks on horses are on the increase. Charlotte Cooper looks at the law surrounding these incidents and how riders can protect themselves if the unthinkable happens

DOG APPROACHING — HOW TO ACT

'George ran, but he got too close to the paddock fence, skidded and rolled through it, causing severe damage to his tendons'

Tanya Bradley • Runs Bradley Leatherwork

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Jumping FOR JOY • Just three exercises will ensure that a good foundation can be built for a fun jumping session. Mel Beale reports from a confidence camp

HOW TO STEADY A SPEEDY HORSE

Standing out FROM THE CROWD • Not all horses are made equal, and riding an unconventional one between the boards can bring its own challenges. In the third of this three-part series about dressage with unusual breeds, rider and coach Amy Blount explains how to make a flamboyant Arab a successful rosette collector

Fix it… NAIL THAT landing • In a muddle after a jump? Whether it’s balance, brakes, or bringing up the rider’s body, leading showjumper Jodie Hall McAteer has the solutions to landing woes

Dive in! • Tackle water with confidence with help from top eventer and coach Alex Postolowsky. Helen Milbank watches the session

Lessons learned

Three strikes and you're out • It might not be as common as kicking, but striking out shouldn’t be treated with any less caution, finds Mel Beale, who discovers how owners can address this dangerous behaviour

ON THE WRONG foot • Abscesses can cause horses to go so lame that they may barely be able to move. Vet Lucinda Ticehurst delves into the mechanics of an abscess attack and explains how owners can prevent this nightmare scenario

WHERE IS THE DIGITAL PULSE?

'The pus from Bella's abscess saved her life, and we still have her today'

Silent SUFFERING • Horses mask pain to avoid vulnerability. In an exclusive article for Your Horse, and via an extract from her new book, Is My Horse In Pain?, author and equine musculoskeletal therapist Angela Hall explains why it is essential that owners can recognise the telltale signs of discomfort and worse

Facial expressions that indicate the presence of pain

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