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For all the latest news from the horse world, visit yourhorse.co.uk WELFARE More than a year into the Russian invasion of Ukraine and there is still little respite from the horrors of war for people and equines caught up in the conflict, although the

WHO DOESN'T LIKE exploring a new route, carefully planned and marked out, that often isn't accessible to the wider public on a daily basis? Fun rides are exactly this, and are a great way to spend time with your horse. The first fun ride I went on wa

PIGGY MARCH CAN attest to the accuracy of the idiom ‘time is a great healer’. Not so very long ago a whole year passed by without the event rider entering a cross-country start box or flying over a fixed fence in competition; a season came and went w

The freelance hair artist with 11 horses, who is also a mother to three children, is termed ‘Superwoman’ by her clients for good reason I'm an advanced hair artist and I've been doing unisex hairdressing for just over 20 years. Over a 10-year period

Engagement is a word we hear muttered for many different reasons: in reference to riding a horse, when one person shows their love for another with a shiny diamond, and also in the world of social media. If you are looking at growing a community onli

EMMA STAMENKOVIC is an Equipilates coach, Franklin Method equestrian pelvic trainer, NLP coach and Level 3 Pilates instructor. She assists riders with improving their understanding, alignment, confidence and movement to better help their horses devel

NEW SERIES Many horse owners learn to live with their horses’ quirks, but if these are putting them in danger, or making life particularly difficult, they need to be addressed. Rearing is arguably one of the most dangerous behaviours as it can put bo

ANTHONY CLARK is an event rider and coach based in Cambridgeshire who produces and competes horses for owners. He also trains riders of all levels and he has produced numerous horses from novice to advanced/four-star level. He was a member of the 201

Event rider ROS CANTER became World Champion in 2018 aboard Allstar B, with whom she was travelling reserve for the Tokyo Olympics. She has also recorded three top five placings at Badminton Horse Trials, most recently securing the runner-up spot abo

Having a bond with a horse is like having a relationship with a human being. You are comfortable in each other's company and are keen to spend time with each other. Building up a bond takes time and patience, though. It won't happen overnight, can't

TACKLING EVERY FENCE with gusto is the modus operandi of Maisie, the 10-year-old mare belonging to January Baxendale. However, as commendable as the grey's attitude is — after all, she regularly finishes in the ribbons — it does mean that January has

“HORSES ARE COMMUNICATING with us all the time — body language is their language and it is up to us as humans to read what they're telling us. Horses don't lie. They show the truth and through their posture and behaviour they are giving us subtle hin

MISSED A PREVIOUS PART? Buy Your Horse back issues at shop.kelsey.co.uk/issue/YHR A WHISKERY BAY head gently bobs up and down, ears at half-mast and eyelids drooping, as osteopath Michael Pye runs his hand over the patient's face, gently manipulating

Fit not Fat CONSUMING MORE CALORIES than you burn leads to weight gain, while consuming less than you burn, also known as being in negative energy balance or achieving a calorie deficit, leads to weight loss. But what are calories? They are simply a

VET notes WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: THE LIVER IS the largest organ in the horse's body, weighing approximately 5-7kg in an average 500kg horse. It is vital for life and health and a few of its important functions include: The liver is incredible and it can

Q When we went to try a horse at a local dealer's yard I was careful to stress that my daughter had lost confidence and needed a safe, bombproof horse. He assured me that he had just the one, but it bolted with my daughter in the arena. She fell off,

Q Can you remind me of the formula for working out a horse's weight? Mine seems to be expanding and I need to keep tabs! Maja Wilson, via email Jo says: Firstly, make a note of the following calculation… Girth (cm) x girth (cm) x body length (cm) = b

Q I have heard the term ‘ground jury’ at international (FEI) events. What is this? Ellie Benson, Devon Vikki says: It is strange that you should ask this question. Last year, while I was packing up my car and checking all my paperwork in advance of t

Q I have the option of hiring a local allweather gallop, but I need a plan. How can I best use my time there to boost my horse's fitness as well as assisting us in preparing for this season's competitions? I intend to affiliate and ride at BE100 leve

The Malvern Country Boot from Toggi features contemporary biker-inspired buckles and a chunky sole — perfect for exploring both the countryside and the town. The boots are made from supple waxy leather and feature a snug real sheepskin lining that ca

Q What is classed as a heavy workload when it comes to feeding? My horse hacks out most days and we box up for longer rides at weekends. Would you say that he falls into this category? Lexi Smyth, Cambridgeshire Jo says: In a word, no! Only hard work

Did you have a horsey childhood? Yes, I was fortunate to have a pony who was my best friend. I was a typical pony mad girl who, if I wasn't with my pony, was in the field pretending to be my pony! We didn't have much money, but we had space to keep t

We have five pairs of general admission tickets for the Saturday or Sunday of Bicton International Horse Trials up for grabs. This prestigious event is held at Bicton Park in Devon (25-28 May 2023) and will feature some of the best horses and riders