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

RESCUE UPDATE • When six-month-old colt Bryn arrived at Lluest Horse and Pony Trust in March, he had a body score of 0 out of 5, which is as bad as it gets.

YOUR HORSE meets JESSE CAMPBELL Love, loss and horses • He dreamed of representing New Zealand on the rugby pitch, but horses took him all the way to the Olympics. Jesse Campbell tells Gemma Redrup about his unlikely journey to top-level eventing, the heartbreak of losing his wife Georgie and how horses have helped him find his way forward through unimaginable grief

TAME THE winter fizz • Many horses become noticeably fresher over winter. With less turnout, shorter days and colder weather, even the most sensible horse can turn into a snorting dragon. Charlotte Cooper finds out how to survive winter without losing your sanity

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

SEND a selfie • Send in your pics!

SAMMI ANDERSON Mortgage adviser and Lady Gaga tribute performer • How I make it work: A livery yard midway between home and work, a helpful horsey mum, a dream horse I love — and a husband who cooks dinner

STRONG, STRAIGHT AND sound for longer • Sometimes horses break down because owners were trying to do the right things, but actually worked hard at the wrong things. Dr Emma-Louise Emerson reveals two commonly overlooked training areas that can make all the difference to a horse’s long-term soundness and explains how to get them right

BEYOND THE reins • Riding bridleless might look like an art form, but it all starts with the basics. Lauren Williamson finds out how to fine-tune your aids and take your communication to a whole new level — without even removing the bridle

THE LIFE they knew • Understanding how a racehorse lived during their racing career is key to helping them adjust to life beyond the track. Catherine Welton goes behind the scenes to discover how knowing their past can equip you with the knowledge you need to help them thrive in their new home

STRIVE FOR self-carriage • Good lateral work is about far more than simply moving sideways — it’s the key to unlocking a more balanced, responsive horse. Dan Greenwood shares six simple dressage exercises to improve your horse’s balance, encourage lighter responses to your aids and help them carry themselves with greater ease

WASTE NOT, WANT NOT • With drought-affected harvests putting pressure on forage supplies in parts of the UK, making your winter stocks go further could be more important than ever. Katie Reeve explains how to minimise waste, manage intake and explore alternative fibre sources without compromising your horse’s nutritional needs

SAYING GOODBYE • Making the decision to put your horse to sleep is one of the hardest parts of ownership. From understanding what your horse experiences to easing feelings of guilt, here are five things your vet wants you to know when the time comes

Small horse, big operation • When a moment of mischief leaves miniature horse Duncan with a badly dislocated hip, David Stack MRCVS and a team of specialist vets must pull together to perform a...