Issue 496

Your Horse

Enjoy every second in the saddle

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Welcome
WITH PRICES SPIRALLING seemingly out of control, it is essential to practice some not insignificant belt-tightening. Horses, as we all know, aren’t cheap to keep. The best-case scenario is having your own land and making your own forage, such as hay,
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A Word From Our Contributors...
Dr Diane Fisher, chief medical officer of BETA: Wearing a hat is a gamechanger. If you fall off, it can mean the difference between getting to the hospital alive or not — it’s life or death, page14 Liberty trainer Ben Atkinson: The aim of liberty tra
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In The Frame
■ The ECCO FEI World Championships 2022 for dressage, jumping, vaulting and Para riders, held in Herning, Denmark, during August, led to a significant medal haul for Great Britain’s riders, with 11 won in total — the highest tally that was equalled o
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HORSE Talk
A team of researchers has found that, regardless of age, gender or breed, riding school horses showed less fragmented attention than other equines, including sport horses living under similar conditions. The results are important because they open ne
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One Thousand Miles In One Go
CLAIRE ALLDRITT, ACCOMPANIED by her Highland cross Thoroughbred Yogi and Appaloosa cross American Quarter Horse Swift, left home on 10 May for the ultimate adventure — 1,000 miles of riding around the Scottish Highlands. Almost exactly three months a
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This Month We Love...
Multi-medalled dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin has revealed on social media that she is expecting her first baby with long-time partner Dean Golding. The baby, a girl, is due in early 2023. The post appeared on 21 August and ran: “In early 2023, my
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Top Tips For Your First Long-distance Trek
Feeling inspired? Claire is passionate about helping other horse riders undertake trips like hers with their own horses. “People are welcome to contact me on my Facebook page Hoofin’ Around the Highlands 2022 if they need advice or support about tryi
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Rescue Update
This handsome and totally transformed horse is Andy, a 16hh Lusitano, who was rescued in 2020 by World Horse Welfare after he was discovered along with 28 other horses in the Lincolnshire area. They were found to be suffering from poor body condition
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Heads You Lose
HAVE YOU EVER wondered what happens when you hit your head during a fall, or if you sustain an impact to your head from something else, like a stray hoof when handling a horse on the ground? Through understanding what happens when our head is involve
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Helite, A Beta Member, Offers These Safety Tips For Air Jackets
■ Store your jacket on a hanger so that it isn’t folded. ■ Always keep your user guide handy and refer to it from time to time. ■ Sign up for service reminders from the air jacket’s manufacturer. ■ If you have a fall, remove the canister straight awa
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Inflation Station — Vital Care Advice For An Air Jacket
Seeing riders sporting air jackets while competing is a common sight these days. Some even wear them for hacking and schooling. They are easy to use and should always be placed over a body protector to help reduce the severity of a fall. However, man
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Claire Williams
Executive director and secretary of the British Equestrian Trade Association I’m executive director and secretary of the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA), but I tend to drop the latter title as it confuses people. My role also encompasses
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On Dangerous Ground
Like riding, handling horses from the ground comes with risk. In 2020, BETA member Equilibrium Products conducted research into headcollars and safety which showed that one in three people experienced a horse being injured due to a headcollar, and on
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The First Steps To Liberty Success
Ben Atkinson works alongside his father, Mark, in the family business, Atkinson Action Horses, training horses for films and shows, as well as live performances. Ben rode in his first display aged 11 and was building his own team of stunt riders and
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SEND A Selfie
Keep your photos coming in to yh.ed@kelsey.co.uk This is me on my 10th birthday with my special boy, Gold. I got him as a present for my ninth birthday and this year my mum had my cake made to look just like him. It’s the best cake I’ve ever seen. Ma
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A Question Of Doubt
After overcoming her own riding confidence issues using NLP, Tracey Cole started a mindset and mental performance business in 2013. She is a trainer and master coach of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and hypnotherapy, specialising in equestrianis
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Fix It… Arena Spooking
ALEX POSTOLOWSKY’S career highlights include clear rounds and top half finishes at Burghley, where she won the Best International First Timer and Best British First Timer accolades. She has produced a number of quality young horses which has resulted
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Off To A Flying Start
VIKKI HAYTON runs College Farm Equestrian Centre and heads up Markham Dressage. She is a BHS instructor and examiner, a UKCC Level 3 accredited dressage coach, a BD judge and Northern Region BD chairman. Visit collegefarm.com JENNY FOLMAN has owned t
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Capital Concerns
IT ISN’T JUST the initial outlay of buying a horse that makes owners dig very deep into their pockets — and since the pandemic purchase costs have soared — but there are also the weekly and monthly bills to factor in, as well as annual considerations
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WIN Kit For Your Horse From Veredus
To enter, visityourhorse.co.uk/win/veredus496 ■ Veredus Save The Sheep Safety Bell Boots ■ Veredus TRC Save The Sheep Vento front & rear high boots ■ Veredus Pro Wrap Magnetik Pastern Strap ■ Veredus Saddlecloth ■ Veredus Fly Fringe ■ Veredus Shampoo
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Save Money And Be Sustainable
Need to give your horse a bath and plait him for the first time in ages? Have a good dig through your tackroom first — chances are you already have that shampoo and plaiting spray you were just about to re-buy lurking in a cupboard or on a shelf some
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Red Alert!
WHEN HAYLEY MARSH’S young horse came out of the winter looking a bit poor, the veterinary physiotherapist’s initial thought was that he was going through a growth spurt and would pick up in the spring. But this didn’t happen, and within two weeks he
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And So To Bed
SLEEP. ALL HUMANS need a certain amount of zzzs a night to stay healthy and to function, and the same rules apply to our horses. Although our equine friends may not need as many hours of sleep as us (4-5 hours in a 24-hour period), they do need at le
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Winter workouts
ALL RIDERS ARE guilty of lacking motivation to exercise their horses over the winter months, especially when it’s cold and those few daylight hours are never enough. However, with ever more horses spending (perhaps too much) time standing in their st
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Using Winter As A Weight-loss Opportunity
With the arrival of winter, some horse owners can find themselves in one of two opposing stables – either managing their horse’s diets to keep their weight up, or utilising the changing season to help shed a few excess pounds. For our good-doers, win
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WIN A Pack Of Movin’ And Groovin’ Joint Cookies From Equine Synergy
To enter, visit yourhorse.co.uk/win/equinesynergy496 111 prizes to be won EQUINE SYNERGY HAS teamed up with Your Horse to offer many fantastic prizes — 111 packs, in fact, of its Movin’ and Groovin’ Healthy Joint Cookies with Turmeric*. Equine Synerg
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Meet This Month’s Panel Of Experts
Simon Grieve is an international event rider who runs a busy yard in Leicestershire. For all his latest news, follow him on Facebook. Tom Janion is chief executive of Equi-Trek, the largest horsebox and horse trailer manufacturer in the UK. Find out
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Ask The Experts
Email your questions to yh.ed@yourhorse.co.uk Need an answer? We’ll know someone who can help … Welcome to our Ask The Experts section. Over the next nine pages we help to solve your horsey problems, with assistance from trusted professionals. This m
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TRAVELLING ADVICE: Tom Janion says…
Q How can I tell if my car is suitable for towing, and how much it will pull? Roisin O’Hara, Liverpool Tom says: If you can’t find the towing capacity in your vehicle’s handbook then contact the manufacturer directly as not all cars are approved for
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CROSS-COUNTRY ADVICE: Simon Grieve says…
Q I want to event at affiliated BE80 level. How can I train at home to ensure that I ride at the correct speed in a competition? Molly Carmichael, West Sussex Simon says: Great question! And the good news is that there’s lots you can do in your train
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RIDING ADVICE: Vikki Hayton says…
Q How can I introduce counter-canter? I have no idea where to start! June Swynar, Cornwall Vikki says: Fear not! It’s very easy to get started, so follow this simple four-step plan… Step 1. First, know your paces. The canter can either be true — lead
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VETERINARY ADVICE: Harriet Deeming says…
Q When is a wound classed as an emergency? My friend says that puncture wounds can look minor but prove dangerous. Justine Young, Norfolk Harriet says: Knowing when to call the vet can be a decision with far-reaching consequences, especially if you’r
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Turnout Rugs
RRP £203.95 FILLING 100g COLOURNavy/silver SIZES 5ft 6in – 7ft 3in HORSEWARE.COM This turnout is lightweight, waterproof and highly breathable. It comes with a detachable contour cut 100g liner and a detachable hood. The hybrid fabric combines softsh
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Stable Rugs
RRP £95 FILLING 350g COLOUR Red check SIZES 4ft 9in – 7ft 6in HARRYHALL.COM This rug has an integrated neck cover and is made from a breathable fabric that will help your horse to stay warm without overheating. The anti-rub polyester lining helps to
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Cooler Rugs
RRP £115.95 COLOUR Navy HW print/burgundy & white SIZES 5ft 6in – 7ft 3in HORSEWARE.COM A cosy fleece in an elegant, luxurious design. This high quality double-bonded fleece effectively wicks away moisture, keeping your horse warm and allowing for gr
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Seventeen Hands Media LtdEmail: julie.harding@kelsey.co.uk Editor: Julie Harding Freelance Gear Editor: Allison Lowther Freelance Horse Care Editor: Stephanie Bateman Freelance Content Producer: Mel Beale Design: Kirsty Craner & Lucy Carnell Commerci
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Madeleine St Pierre Bunbury
What prompted you to take up painting? Painting and drawing horses is something I have done non-stop since I could hold a pencil. I don’t know where the obsession came from because I grew up on an island in the Caribbean with few horses around, and m
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A Star’s Top Tips For The Perfect Clip
On sale 13 Oct 2022 ❋ Winter feeding guide — everything you need to know about feeding your horse for happiness and good health ❋ It’s competition time — 20 lucky readers will each win a £50 voucher from Equisafety ❋ Liberty training — brilliant exer
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Fit For Purpose
A RUG THAT fits well will cover your horse from the back of his ears to the top of his tail. The overall impression is that it follows the contours of his body without being too tight and restrictive. It should also be a good depth. Here are some key
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Going Green
MORE THAN 40 years ago Bucas began a journey to design, create and produce high-performance horse rugs and equestrian products. The Irish-based brand has incorporated some great product features along the way, including anti-bacterial, sun reflective
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Support Strategy
COUNTLESS HORSE OWNERS, including well-known top international riders, rave about the positive effects Bucas’ Therapy range products have on their four-legged friends. In fact, the Bucas Therapy range has been one of the company’s most popular collec
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As Good As It Gets
WHAT MAKES A good horse rug? Most horse owners would agree that fit, durability, breathability, functionality, design and practicality are all high on the list. The massive choice of turnout rugs on the market can be confusing, but some basic knowled
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When Little Things Mean A Lot
WITH SO MANY options to choose from, selecting a rug can be a daunting task. Breaking down the features into groups will help you to identify what you are going to need. Bucas’ innovative rug technologies are designed with your horse’s comfort and sa
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Fit For A King
“ONE OF MY favourite Bucas products is the Power Turnout,” says Emily King. “It’s the turnout that I mainly use for many reasons. The Click’n Go buckle on the horse’s chest is so secure, but it also has that little magnetic fastening for double secur

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