Issue 478

Your Horse

Enjoy every second in the saddle

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Welcome
THIS ISSUE INCLUDES a 19-page confidence special. Whether you’re a brave rider who wants to protect that confidence, or someone really struggling with nerves, there’s something here for everyone. Confidence is delicate. Even the bravest of riders can
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‘Where Are The Carefree Days Exploring Woods?’
NATALIE CLARK is a press officer, most recently working on BBC’s Comic Relief. She recently started riding again after a long break and her #Hack1000Miles partner is Apache. RECENTLY I REALISED that when you grow up riding and ride every day into you
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Rescue Update
Redwings has named 19 horses rescued in November 2019 after NHS hospitals in tribute to frontline health workers and their tireless work during the pandemic. The newly named equines include Queen Elizabeth, Princess Royal, Paget, Radcliffe, Good Hope
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Suicide — The Sad Facts
Today in the UK 400 people will attempt to take their own lives and 18 will succeed. The horse industry has experienced its own losses, including top-level event rider Matthew Wright, who was always open about his struggle with mental health, in Febr
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meets Tom Robinson
WELL, HERE’S TO you Mr Robinson! That’s Tom Robinson, former event rider, who no longer cares about winning rosettes or chasing silverware. Twenty years battling bipolar disorder and an extreme upswing into mania have prompted his priorities to turn
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Emma Lambley Senior Educational Psychologist
Senior educational psychologist Emma Lambley works for a local authority and keeps her mare Millie locally on DIY livery. They focus on dressage. I work full time as a senior educational psychologist for a local authority in Yorkshire, supporting nur
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Cutting-edge Treatment For Bipolar Disorders
Dr Andy Zamar and his team at The London Psychiatry Centre in Harley Street have pioneered ‘precision medicine’ for certain types of bipolar disorders. Each patient lacking the activating enzymes Deiodinase 1 and Deiodinase 2 is offered targeted trea
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Effective Phrases To Use
The types of phrases you can use to improve your confidence while hacking and keep anxiety at bay are: ■ “You know you can choose to be calm right now or in a few seconds’ time, don’t you?” ■ “That’s right” — you can just repeat this one if you forge
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Confidence Tricks
TO BE CONFIDENT you need to be brave and I’m not so brave anymore,” says former Badminton and Burghley champion Lucinda Fredericks, who was forced to end her eventing career earlier than planned after sustaining a knee injury in 2017. “I had one foot
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YOUR Say
EMAIL US AT yh.ed@kelsey.co.uk Unfortunately, we are currently unable to receive any letters by post. We reserve the right to edit letters when necessary. My late wife, Linda, who died of cancer just over a year ago, was an experienced rider and had
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Captured On Camera
■ Four police officers from the Avon and Somerset Constabulary mounted section cross the Clifton suspension bridge while on patrol in Bristol, Somerset.
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HORSE Talk
For all the latest news from the horse world, visit yourhorse.co.uk A Suffolk Punch foal has been born in Yorkshire for the first time in 40 years. Sally and Toby Bates’ White Rose Phoenix (‘Pheo’), by Colony Cuthbert, is named after vet Phoebe O’Sul
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Let’s Talk About… Tidying Manes And Tails
Always a hot topic, and thankfully there are now a number of alternatives to pulling a mane, but which do Your Horse readers opt for? We asked our Facebook followers for their thoughts on this topic and what they do to keep their horses’ manes and ta
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A Word From The Team...
Freelance gear editor Allison Lowther: I’m a big fan of mares. With the right management and a better understanding of her feelings you can build an amazing bond. Find out why you shouldn’t write mares off as being moody and difficult on page 62. Fre
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‘We Were Out Riding All Day’
#Hack1000Miles has “encouraged me to get out more and appreciate the hacking I have”, says finisher Alana McGirr. Her mount, Spice, carried her for many miles. “We were out riding all day a few times and found so many new tracks and made lots of memo
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This Month We Love...
The Luxe candle collection from Hooves & Love comprises five new scents: jasmine, wild rose, peony, amber and lavender. The candles are UK-crafted from sustainably sourced coconut wax and essential oils which aren’t harmful to you or the environment.
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SEND A Selfie
Keep your photos coming in to yh.ed@kelsey.co.uk Finlay licking his lips after dinner. Stephanie Fay, Warwickshire Roo’s face says it all. He’s not a fan of selfies. Claire, Tyne and Wear Super selfie with Stanley, Lula, Grace, Kate and Dad! >Grace J
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Unlock A More Confident You
HELEN RENNIE is a Rider Psychology Coach at Rezone Coaching with extensive experience working with riders at all levels and across all disciplines. Helen has delivered talks and workshops to thousands of riders around the world and is the author of T
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WIN with Zebra Products and Veredus
To enter, visit yourhorse.co.uk/veredus478 ■ Veredus Magnetik rug ■ Pair of Carbon Gel Vento tendon boots ■ Pair of Young Jump back boots ■ Pair of Safety Bell boots ■ Saddlecloth ■ Fly veil ■ Backpack ■ Super Sheen spray ■ Shampoo Sheen ■ Baseball c
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In Harmony
Jockey turned showjumper turned eventer JOHN THELWALL trains riders and horses of all levels and enjoys producing youngsters. He has natural empathy with horses and this transfers to his students, filling them with confidence. AS A RIDER, it doesn’t
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Virtual Learning
Filming on a mobile phone or iPad is fine. Hold it horizontally and angle the camera so it has a good view of the entire arena A LITTLE OVER one year ago, it may have seemed unlikely that you could be coached by Olympic riders and highly qualified co
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Embrace Your Emotions
AURÉLIE SEGUIN is an instructor at Ferm de Gué equestrian centre in Normandy, France. She specialises in coaching riders through fear, using knowledge of horse and human emotions and psychology. Working with the principles of nonviolent communication
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4 Tips To Deal With Nerves
“It’s a good idea to smile when you are afraid. The more you force your features into a smile, the more dopamine gets released into your body, helping you feel calm,” says Aurélie. “Fake smiling may feel silly at first, but the benefits are real.” Ne
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Take back CONTROL
International showjumper MATT LANNI is a British Showjumping Level 3 Accredited Coach. He runs Halefield Stud, a training facility in Northamptonshire, and is supported by Voltaire Design, Lord & Lady Equestrian Clothing, LeMieux and Newbridge Sports
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Feeling Mareish
MARES GET SOME pretty bad press. Many horse owners have a love or hate mentality when it comes to female equines. I’m firmly in the ‘love’ camp. I’ve owned three mares and feel my best partnerships have been with them compared to geldings. With an es
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Pesky Pollen
SARAH HUNTER MRCVS is an equine vet at Clevedale Vets in North Yorkshire. She graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 2012 and is currently working towards a certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice. In her spare time, she enjoys ex
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Pleasant Aroma
CLARE DAVISON is an equine aromatherapist and runs Sasha & George Essential Oils. Having studied aromatherapy, Clare decided to source her own essential oils to be able to extend her services as an equine aromatherapist and create awareness of the be
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Fresh Legs
DR DAVID MARLIN is a scientific and equine consultant with more than 25 years’ experience in physiology and biochemistry. His main areas include exercise physiology, nutrition, fitness and training. He has worked as a consultant for British equestria
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How Oils Work
Essential oils enter the body by absorption through skin or inhalation through the nose. Through this system the effects of the oils can be seen much quicker than anything ingested, as it bypasses the digestive system. Essential oils absorbed through
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9 Leg Care Tips
■ Limit the amount of trotting on roads to five minutes a day ■ Walk as much as you want on roads ■ Use a variety of surfaces - road, arena, tracks, all-weather ■ Doing three or four sessions per week is sufficient for increasing fitness ■ Increase w
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‘Perceptions must CHANGE’
PENNY BAKER is a field officer for World Horse Welfare. She was an RSPCA inspector for 12 years and received the Anderson Plume award in 2008 for her successful investigation work. She became an equine specialist officer and worked on large equine ca
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Ask The Experts
Email your question to yh.ed@yourhorse.co.uk. Simple solutions for horse owners Preparing to compete again Charlotte Martin is a dressage/event rider. She has previously been selected for the BD under-25 Foundation Academy and the BEF Young Professio
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PREPARING TO COMPETE AGAIN: Charlotte Martin says…
Q I have mostly been hacking during the pandemic. How can I prepare my horse for jumping full courses again? Emma Miller, Notts. Charlotte says… Starting with some gridwork and lots of polework is excellent for building both muscle and fitness. It is
Your Horse4 min readDiet & Nutrition
FEEDING POOR DOERS: Jasmin Grogan says…
Q I’m already thinking ahead to next autumn, because my Thoroughbred loses weight in winter. What time of year should I start tackling this to help him maintain condition? Bella Brown, Cheshire Jasmine says… Throughout evolution horses have adapted t
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COAT COLOUR FACTS: Victoria Charlesworth says…
Q Are black horses more sensitive to the sun and getting too hot on sunny days? If so, what can I do to avoid any problems? Tessa Worsey, Northumberland Victoria says… Dark colours absorb a lot more heat from light energy than lighter ones do. The cl
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CROSS-COUNTRY ISSUES: Ross Middleton says…
Q What are some typical horse/rider frighteners when going crosscountry and how can I make things to train over at home in the arena and field? Sam Williams, N Yorks Ross says… Ditches are one of the main obstacles about which horses are anxious. To
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CROSS-COUNTRY ISSUES: Ross Middleton says…
Q How do you deal with horses that nap to the first fence? It ruins the flow of my whole round. Please help! Tilly Poole, Dorset Ross says… The first thing I would ask is, does your horse nap in other situations? If so, you can tackle this issue at h
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Win
Each of our three lucky winners will receive these great prizes for a fly-free summer. Absorbine UltraShield Green is an all-natural body spray to soothe horses during the warmer months. Absorbine UltraShield Insecticide and Repellent is the ultimate
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What’s New?
This bespoke boot allows you to create a boot just for you. The Signature Jumping Boot from Cavallo is made from full grain soft calf leather with a high-quality calf leather lining. The partial Cavagrip lining inside the boot provides close contact
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Boosting Health And Fitness
With health and well-being at the forefront of all horse owners’ minds, anything that helps you improve this is always welcome. One current welfare topic is that of equine obesity, and this problem is something that needs to be taken very seriously.
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Lungeing Kit
RRP £95 BUY AT equiami.com The EquiAmi is a patented lunge aid used by riders to educate their horses in self-carriage and accepting the contact. It’s also perfect for use with rehabilitation of horses from injury. It works by placing the horse in a
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Riding Gloves
WEARING RIDING GLOVES will protect your hands from rubbing and also provide good grip on the reins. There are lots of different ones available, and all are designed to offer a close fit on the palm to give you a good feel on the reins. Some riding gl
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Riding Underwear
WE ALL KNOW the importance of having the right bits of tack and riding wear to ensure both you and your horse are comfortable, but how much thought do you give to the underwear you choose? Being comfortable in the saddle whether you’re hacking out or
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Shop For Riding Underwear
RRP £57 COLOURS White, nude, black, blue, fuschia, grey SIZES 30A-46H FOR STOCKISTS anita.com Ideal for all riders, this bra is designed to minimise movement even through the larger cup sizes. It features fully adjustable, padded straps and is made f
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Lateral Lowdown
On sale 27 May 2021 ❋ We turn the spotlight on ethnicity in equestrianism ❋ Effective exercises for horses who tend to fall on the forehand ❋ Expert advice to nip napping in the bud ❋ Why the diagonals are important and how to get them right ❋ Vet: w
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Your Horse Magazine
Email: yh.ed@kelsey.co.uk Editor: Aimi Clark Freelance Gear Editor: Allison Lowther Freelance Horse Care Editor: Stephanie Bateman Freelance Design: Geoff Johnson Commercial manager: Sharon Joanes Email: sharon.joanes@kelsey.co.uk Chief Executive: St
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Progress Tracker
Think of this card as your record of achievement: physical proof of how far you and your horse have adventured together and how far you’ve got left to go to reach the mighty 1,000-mile goal. It’s your journey, so do it in your own time. We promise yo
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Katie Price
How did you get into riding? It all started when I was seven. I rode a 12.2hh grey pony called Echo who used to bomb off with me every time we got to a field. That was my first horse and from then on, I’ve had the bug. I’ve never looked back. Do your
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Hold Your Nerves
TRACEY COLE is a certified master practitioner and coach of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy® and hypnotherapy. A former scientist and schoolteacher, it was Tracey’s need to build her riding confidence that led to her retraining.

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