Your Horse

COMPETITION SEASON IS upon us and in this issue we’re asking the question, how do you prepare yourself and your horse for a show? According to the experts we have spoken to (p42), how well you are prepared - physically, mentally and literally - is of

Chartered physiotherapist Maeve Sheridan: Almost every fault I assess with a rider’s position can be related back to one of three main issues with their seat. I explain how to be more secure and effective in the saddle on page 34. Event rider JP Shef

When Budgie was rescued by the RSPCA, vets discovered his guttural pouch was sealed shut and referred him to House & Jackson Veterinary Hospital for investigation. Surgery enabled vets to collect pus and perform tests, which revealed the young cob —

Claire Alldritt has set off on a 1,000-mile route around the Scottish Highlands in aid of The Ambulance Staff Charity. Claire carries a corral system for her horses and will camp overnight. justgiving.com/fundraising/claire-alldritt The Equilibrium S

A WELL-BEHAVED, safe horse is a joy to hack and makes a summer of being in the great outdoors something to look forward to. But let’s face it, not all horses are at ease away from the yard. So what makes a horse good to hack, and what steps can you t

The Queen has been an advocate of Monty Roberts’ natural horsemanship since she invited him to Windsor Castle to demonstrate his training methods in 1989, in the days when many of her connections were extremely sceptical. The monarch, however, was an

For many equestrians who use social media, working with brands is a dream. It might not be the focus of the account, or the reason it started life in the first place, but getting recognition for what you do from the brands you love is always nice. Bu

ARE OUR HORSES truly capable of loving us? It’s certainly an emotive question we ask ourselves, especially as many of us have a close attachment to our horses no matter the level of participation in riding. To help us understand how horses perceive o

There are a number of ways that riders can help look after their horse’s fetlock joints to prevent injuries. These include: 1 Riding on multiple surfaces and multiple types of exercise. 2 Avoid uneven, deep ground. 3 Warm up and cool down properly. 4

To help ensure your horse doesn’t suffer from bruised soles, you can do the following: 1 Avoid working them excessively if the ground is hard. 2 Always pick out their feet before and after work. 3 Manage your paddocks correctly by harrowing and rolli

For more information about condition scoring visit yourhorse.co.uk/fit-not-fat/body-condition-scoring DR JUDI MAXWELL STRETTON BVSc MRCVS BSc (Hons) is Dodson & Horrell’s International Veterinary and Nutritional Advisor. She graduated as a vet from L

Sarah Day BSc (Hons) is a member of the Allen & Page nutrition team. Her experience as an equine nutritionist helps guide owners on feeds and feeding. Dale Beecham Dip WCF is an experienced farrier, based in south Lincolnshire, who specialises in you

The DVR Headband has been created to not only look great, but they are made from yarn that’s sourced from ‘end of life’ knitwear from charity shops. Carefully selected knitwear in dated designs that are likely to end up in landfill are purchased from

Little Grey Media Ltd Email: yourhorse@littlegreymedia.co.ukEditor: Aimi ClarkFreelance Gear Editor: Allison LowtherFreelance Horse Care Editor: Stephanie BatemanFreelance Content Producer: Mel BealeFreelance Design: Geoff Johnson Commercial manager:

Have you always wanted to be an author? Writing a children’s picture book wasn’t something I had thought about until having my daughter, Romy. I couldn’t sleep one night; I was awake at 3am and I had an image of a pony and a farm and a few of the wor