Issue 509

Your Horse

Enjoy every second in the saddle

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Welcome
WESTERN RIDING IS wonderful! That is the message from one of our experts — Western rider and instructor Emma Chapman — this month. An increasing number of riders used to the English way of doing things are turning to this style from across the Pond.
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Your Horse Magazine
Western instructor Emma Chapman: In Western riding the focus is on the fundamentals and getting a soft, relaxed horse in all the paces and transitions on the lightest touch of the rein and the leg, page 26 Showjumper Pippa Allen: Sometimes a horse wi
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Captured On Camera
■ Ros Canter led Great Britain to an incredible medal haul at last month's European Eventing Championships at Haras Du Pin in Erance, taking individual gold and leading the British team to victory, defending the title they won in Avenches two years a
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SPANA Celebrates Centenary Year
The world's first global charity dedicated to supporting working animal welfare in lowincome countries is celebrating its centenary in October. SPANA (the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) was set up in 1923 by British mother and daughter
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HORSE talk
Passport fraud involving equines with hoof wall separation disease (HWSD) is widespread and not only Connemaras are affected. These are the claims of a researcher who was instrumental in the fight to identify the genetic cause of the condition. New Z
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Rescue Update
The team at the rescue centre, which has been supporting the Carneddau Mountain Pony Society since 2019, worked around the clock for 12 weeks, lifting Wilma with specially designed hoists 24 hours a day to prevent her gut slowing to the point of impa
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BHS Offers Advice To Dog Owners And Horse Riders
Following the number of logged incidents involving dogs soaring by 111% from 2020 to 2022, the British Florse Society (BHS) has offered advice to dog walkers on how to pass horses safely. Since 2010 there have been 2,818 dog related incidents reporte
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It's A Family Affair
HACKING SOLO CAN become a little tedious over time and often the most fun can be had riding out with friends. However, some hack enthusiasts take things a little further than heading out with a bestie and ride with family members — fathers out with d
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Equine Flu Set To Be In The Spotlight
The social media campaign Equine Flu Awareness Week (EFAW) will run from 9-15 October. The campaign aims to educate and encourage all horse owners to vaccinate their horses, as well as boost understanding as to why they should help to prevent the spr
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Our #Hack Challengers Win Prizes Galore
We helped each other through the grief' Three months into hacking enthusiast Sadie Earle Seymour owning Kite, the gelding got peritonitis from impaction colic which resulted in complications of colitis and prolapse. “The vets didn't think he'd surviv
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YOUR HORSE MAGAZINE meets DIANA MAN
FOR A QUARTER of a century Diana Man led a charmed liie. Nothing particularly dreadful happened to test her metal. No major illnesses. No serious accidents. She enjoyed a pony-tilled childhood; spent her teen years collecting Pony Club rosettes and p
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Fast Facts About Meningitis
1 When meningitis strikes, the membranes that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord become inflamed. 2 The two most common causes are viruses and bacteria. 3 The disease affects people of all ages. 4 Early signs can include fever (fever with
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Bridget Sidlovsky
Key accounts manager for Merck The key accounts manager for an international science and technology firm juggles a demanding job with honing the talents of her once challenging KWPN mount I work for Merck, an international science and technology comp
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SEND A Selfie
Send in your pics! Star photo This selfie was taken at the end of my free schooling session with Ollie. He loves a cheeky cuddle after work, so we always take the time for scratches and a nice massage. Ollie is a 20-year-old gelding of indeterminate
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NEW SERIES RESTORING CONFIDENCE the Western way
EMMA CHAPMAN is a Western rider and instructor based in North Yorkshire. She has trained, shown and competed in a range of Western disciplines with various equines, from American quarter horses and paints to native ponies and former racehorses. She t
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JUMPING For Fun
PIPPA ALLEN'S family ran Stainsby Grange Equestrian, and so Pippa inevitably took up riding at a young age. She enjoyed considerable showjumping success on ponies before, aged 18, moving to Germany to ride for Helena Stormanns. Pippa's CV includes tw
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A Pole For Cornering
As a result of Glynnis and Delilah's cornering issues, Pippa places a pole at an angle in the top corner of the school as a marker for Glynnis to ride around the next time she tackles the course. I've done that to give you time to get a straight line
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Fix It… Manners Maketh The Perfect Partner
DANI EVANS is a professional event rider who is based near Bristol. She has competed at Badminton on three occasions, with Raphael II and Smart Time. Early in her career, Dani was a member of British junior and young rider teams. She competed at five
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Alex Sums Up The Session
“Today we focused on being able to keep the connection steady to the rein without losing forward momentum. When Gunner started he was looking for ways to evade the contact and wasn't truly straight. When we think about the scales of training, impulsi
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Let's Stay Straighter
• Achieving a perfect contact • Performing medium canter from A to C • Leg yielding from the three-quarter line • Preventing twist in the saddle MISSED A PREVIOUS PART? Buy Your Horse back issues at shop.kelsey.co.uk/issue/YHR “BECAUSE I HUNT Gunner
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Fantastic Flying Changes
MISSED A PREVIOUS PART? Buy Your Horse back issues at shop.kelsey.co.uk/issue/YHR WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • The movement you need to nail before attempting flying changes • Why a good collected canter is key • Two different exercises to introduce flying c
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Lessons Learned
✳ Simple changes may not seem related to flying changes, but the control, collection and precision required makes them a necessary foundation. ✳ There are so many different exercises you can try to achieve the same outcome, so play around until you f
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A Cut Too Far?
ROSA VERWIJS is a certified equine behaviour consultant with the international Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants. She is also registered with the Animal Behaviour & Training Council as an accredited animal behaviourist. Rosa's primary posit
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Marvellous Money Saving Ideas That Tick All The Boxes
WITH SKY-HIGH inflation and ever-increasing interest rates, the cost of living crisis shows no signs of abating any time soon, which is worrying for everyone. However, while people across the UK are facing rising costs of everything from groceries an
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Let's Have A Go At Home-made!
■ 300ml citronella ■ 25ml lavender oil ■ 4tbsp vinegar ■ 6tbsp Dettol ■ Pour into a 2ltr plastic bottle, top up with water and then decant into a spray bottle to use when required. While horse owners should always consult a vet, farrier or other rele
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What Makes And Breaks Our Horses?
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • Why a horse's front legs are so vulnerable to concussion • How to reduce the risk of overloading strains within soft tissues • What to consider when starting a horse in work A HORSE'S ANATOMY differs significantly from a human's
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No Foot, No Horse….
An obvious difference between species is the equine hoof and internal foot. The hoof is a large and hard keratinised structure that provides protection, structural support for a horse's substantial weight and some shock absorption. This is in huge co
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Gently Does It
WHAT IF EVERYDAY activities like tying up your horse, stabling him or using certain bits or tack items were making your horse unsound? This is the intriguing question posed by the foremost expert and founder of equine craniosacral therapy (ECST), Mau
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A Balancing Act
Fit not Fat MISSED A PREVIOUS PART? Buy Your Horse back issues at shop. kelsey.co.uk/issue/YHR In partnership with Slimmers' Club Spillers' nutritionist SARAH NELSON is responsible for the technical management of all Spillers' products, including fee
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'I Learned How To Loosen Tankers Town With ECST And It Started Me On A Journey'
Olympic eventer Sharon Hunt credits the techniques that she learned from Maureen Rogers for the turnaround in form for herself and her chestnut gelding Tankers Town, all of which led to a win at the Luhmühlen CCI4* in 2010. 'Jasper' had enjoyed a gli
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Ask The Experts
In partnership with Email your questions to yh.ed@kelsey.co.uk Simple solutions for horse owners Confidence Emily Catford is a human soft tissue specialist, animal physiotherapist and sport scientist who specialises in mental toughness and NLP. Visit
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Develop Mental Toughness To Overcome Confidence Issues
Q What is mental toughness and why is it so important for riders? Will Tett, Gloucestershire Emily says: Mental toughness is our capacity to cope with stress and perform to the best of our ability. It isn't about being macho, aggressive, or winning.
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Getting Goal Setting Down To A Fine Art
Q How do I stay committed to my riding goals? I feel as if my commitment drops off depending on what else is happening in my life. Annie Dawson, Kent Emily says: Firstly, make sure that your goal is actually your goal. Is it aligned to what you want
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Try Manipulating Your Unconscious Mind For Success In The Saddle
Q How can I generate more self-belief as I feel like I'm really suffering with this problem and it's letting my riding down? Alice Cook, Co Down Emily says: Perception is projection! Our unconscious mind makes up around 95-97% of our mind's power. Th
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Purchase Price And Cover Needed Determine Vetting Requirements
Q After lots of searching I have finally found the perfect horse. Do I need to have him vetted if I want to insure him? Deborah Butt, Ayrshire Mike says: Each insurer has different requirements when it comes to whether a vetting is needed. At KBIS, w
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Simple Technique Can Banish Nerves In A Flash
In partnership with Q Before I showjump I get really nervous. Do you have any tips on how I can solve this problem rapidly? Rosanne Carr, North Yorkshire Emily says: One super fast technique that you can use is called the Sarnoff Squeeze which was de
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Incorrect Class Of Use May Prevent Payment Of A Claim
Q I have started jumping higher fences in my lessons and I'm planning to compete in higher classes soon. Will this affect my insurance? Charlotte Stevens, Cornwall Mike says: Your horse's insurance must account for both the level you are competing at
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A Trawl Of Equine Adverts Will Offer Pointers To A Horse's Value
Q I have never insured my horse before, but now that we have stepped up a dressage level I feel that it would be a good idea. How do I know how much to insure him for? Emily-Jane Morris, Powys Mika says: Deciding how much your horse is worth when you
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Good Deeds Could Backfire Without Insurance
Q I'm helping a friend with her horses at the weekend. Do I need insurance for this? Megan Hardy, Cumbria Mike says: If you are regularly helping your friend, or if there is any form of payment (either money or payment in kind), we would suggest maki
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Why Equines Are Fans Of Blackberry Bushes
Q My horse's field is surrounded by blackberry bushes and I've caught her and her field mates regularly foraging for the sweet berries and eating the leaves. Is this OK or will it do them harm? Teresa Brown, Somerset Han says: Here it is important to
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Preparation Is The Key To Successful Weaning
Q I'm new to breeding and I'm preparing to wean my mare's first foal later this year. I have made plans to keep the foal with a companion when the time comes, but I want to know how to prepare him for the changeover from his mother's milk to hard fee
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Horses Will Love A Herb Garden
Q I've seen someone on social media who created a herb garden for their horse. I would like to do the same, but haven't a clue where to start or what herbs I should plant. Can you help? Sandra Hathaway, Cambridgeshire Han says: Mentha spicata (spearm
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Fibre From Cereal Grains Is A Valuable Feed Ngredient
Q I was thinking of changing my horse's feed, but have noticed on bag labels that many contain 'oatfeed' or 'wheatfeed'. What are these and why do so many companies include them? Helen Francis, Suffolk Katie says: These ingredients are the fibrous hu
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Many Essential Nutrients Are Required For Hoof Integrity
Q My horse's feet are quite crumbly and break easily so I have been adding biotin to his feed for the last six weeks, but it doesn't seem to have made much difference. What else can I feed to improve the quality of his hooves? Jennifer Simpson, Co Fe
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Introduce This Year's Hay Gradually
Q My horse is stabled for part of the day all year round and is fed hay when he's in. We have nearly run out of last year's hay and so will soon have to change to this year's, which looks a lot greener. Is it fine to feed and how should I make the sw
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All Wrapped Up
RRP£219.95 (100g), £229.95 (300g) COLOUR Navy SIZES 5ft 6in - 7ft WEIGHTS l00g, 300g LEMIEUX.COM This clever rug incorporates different layers of filling in different places to help keep the horse at the ideal temperature. It has a thicker filling ac
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Line(r) Them Up
RRP £424 COLOURS Black, navy SIZES 5ft - 7ft 3in PREMIEREQUINE.CO.UK You can make this rugging system completely bespoke for your horse by adding or removing layers based on his needs. The system comprises a 100g turnout rug, three rug liners (100g,
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Snuggle Up In The Stable
RRP From £72.99 (100g) COLOURS Mulberry, navy, green, red, orange, purple, burgundy, navy/mint SIZES 4ft 3in - 7ft 6in WEIGHTS 50g, 100g, 200g, 360g, 400g SWISH-EQUESTRIAN.CQ.UK A practical stable rug that boasts a detachable neck cover, large should
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EDITORIAL Seventeen Hands Media Ltd Editor: Julie Harding Email: julie.harding@kelsey.co.uk Freelance Sub Editor: Ellie Huqhes Freelance Gear Editor: Allison Lowther Freelance Content Producer: Mel Beale Design: Kirsty Craner & Lucy Carnell ADVERTISI
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Lauren St John
Did you have a horsey childhood in Zimbabwe? From the moment I knew that horses existed I wanted one of my own. Once I started reading books like The Black Stallion, the Silver Brumby series, National Velvet and Thunderhead and watching films like In
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Does Your Horse Really Need A Rug?
As winter approaches and temperatures nosedive, it is tempting to reach for an extra rug or a thicker one, but is this really in your horse's best interests? Allison Lowther finds out THERE ARE MANY hot potatoes in the equine world — topics that prov

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