Issue 491

Your Horse

Enjoy every second in the saddle

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Welcome
I HAVE ALWAYS really enjoyed hacking — it’s my favourite thing to do with my horse. I especially like exploring somewhere new, when I’m under no pressure to be home by a certain time, and if we stumble across the odd log or ditch to jump it’s a bonus
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A Word From Our Contributors…
Olympic event rider Tina Cook: Most horses feel different when you move from jumping on a consistent arena surface to grass. Ground conditions are ever-changing, so it makes sense to train on grass as much as possible. I share my tips on page 46. Dr
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Captured On Camera
■ There’s always one… Even with all that beautiful green grass to munch, this chap makes a successful bid to escape his field by jumping over the electric fence. We can’t say if the grass on the other side was even better, but we can admire the shape
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HORSE talk
For all the latest news from the horse world, visit yourhorse.co.uk Will horse riding remain socially acceptable? That was the topic discussed in a webinar presented by chair of The Showing Council, Dr Jane Nixon MRCVS. Titled ‘The biggest threat to
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YOUR HORSE MAGZINE meets Georgia Wilson
THERE HAS BEEN a mini drama at Peniarth Bach Farm today. Billy, a French Bulldog, has a bad eye and Geoff Wilson, on attempting to apply antibiotic drops with no helpmate, has been on the receiving end of a rather sharp set of gnashers sinking into s
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This Month We Love…
Three rare Suffolk Punch mares from the same family tree have been reunited at Easton Farm Park in Suffolk. Brackenhurst Hope, her dam Easton Ruby and grand-dam Easton Lily are vital to the breed, with fewer than 150 breeding females left in the UK.
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Emily Cole
Emily Cole is an equine illustrator who is well known for her range of equestrian-themed items — from stationary to clothing and homeware — which have a healthy helping of horsey humour. Although I’m an equine illustrator, in reality, my job title sh
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SEND A Selfie
Keep your photos coming in to yh.ed@kelsey.co.uk A cheeky feeding selfie while Sam enjoys his dinner. He’s a messy eater — bless him. Fiona MacDonald, Inverness Prince loves nap time. In fact, he loves it even more than dinner time and that’s A LOT.
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You Can Bank On It
THE CREAM OF the showjumping fraternity will descend on West Sussex in June to contest the 60th running of the Al Shira’aa Derby (Sunday 26 June) following a two-year Covid-19-induced absence from the sporting calendar. The hallowed turf has been the
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THIS YEAR’S CHALLENGERS Ready, set, go!
How to make 2022 your best year yet? By pledging to #Hack1000Miles with Your Horse. Thousands have already signed up, and we’re ready to welcome you too. Here is a selection of some of the wonderful riders who have embraced the challenge — it’s the b
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COMMENT Should You Work Together?
IF YOU’RE LOOKING to expand your reach on social media, you might consider working with like-minded individuals and brands to help. And if you’re someone with a strong social media following, you might be receiving approaches from brands and other in
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Caught On Camera
JUST LIKE DASHCAMS are becoming the norm in cars, wearing a camera when you’re riding is also being encouraged. We all know that hacking out on the road can be a stressful experience — wearing high vis gear and your usual safety gear is a must — and
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Track Your Miles Online!
#Hack1000Miles has gone digital, and our online tracker — including overall leader board — is live now Create your account now at the link below Add your name, your horse’s name and a profile picture, and away you go — start logging your miles! Use a
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Fuel For Miles
NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS increase with workload and even when you’re “just” hacking, you want your horse to have the energy to enjoy your ride and the nutritional support to recover well ready for the next one. A first step in ensuring a horse’s diet is
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Time To Celebrate
There are so many inspiring success stories that come out of #Hack1000Miles and not just for the amount of miles ridden, overcoming personal setbacks and barriers too. We celebrate some of those amazing challengers here Samantha Ogden is restarting #
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Building For The Future
DRESSAGE HORSES NOT only have to learn to carry the weight of a rider and stay balanced, soft and working on a contact, but they are also required to perform movements such as shoulder-in, medium trot, half-passes, pirouettes and flying changes. Many
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Fix It… Jumping On Grass
PERHAPS IT’S THE eventer in me, but I’m all for doing as much jumping on grass as you possibly can. Think about it. If you want to put in your best performance, you should try and model training conditions as closely as you can on competition. If you
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Past His Sell-by Date?
ROSS COOPER of Rosca Horsemanship is a British Horseman, UKCC Coach, holistic therapist and equine behaviour consultant. He provides training and ridden coaching, specialising in bitless training, young horses, foundation groundwork and behavioural i
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Out In The Open
JP SHEFFIELD is an event rider, trainer and sports horse producer who’s based in Leicestershire. Follow ‘JP Sheffield Eventing’ on Facebook. GEORGE SIMON is riding JP’s six-year-old DSH Rosalita, a talented 16.1hh mare who’s got an exciting career as
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Learning Curve
WHETHER WE’RE TEACHING a foal to lead for the first time, or hacking a horse to someplace different, we expose our horses to new things all the time. As humans, we can use language to explain new things, but with horses, we have to use other methods,
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Digital Dilemmas
THE DEEP DIGITAL flexor tendon (DDFT) extends from behind the knee and hock, down the back of the cannon, behind the fetlock and pastern joints, ultimately attaching to the underside of the pedal bone within the hoof capsule. Its main job is to flex
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Spring Makeover
VICKY GOODY has been involved with the equine industry for over 40 years, as a groom, owner, rider, and business owner. Working on all aspects of horsemanship, she has a particular passion for turnout. Vicky has created a brand dedicated to grooming
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What’s That Weight?
Fit not Fat DR JUDI MAXWELL STRETTON BVSc MRCVS BSc (Hons) is Dodson & Horrell’s International Veterinary and Nutritional Advisor. She graduated as a vet from Liverpool University and also has an animal science degree. Judi competes her homebred Iris
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Weekend Tickets and Camping to HorseFest
To enter, visit yourhorse.co.uk/win/horsefest491 WE HAVE FOUR pairs of weekend tickets up for grabs for HorseFest. Included in the prize is a car pass and the opportunity to bring your tent and camp overnight to enjoy the magical night-time atmospher
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Ask The Experts
Email your questions to yh.ed@yourhorse.co.uk Simple solutions for horse owners Welcome to our Ask The Experts section. Over the next nine pages we help to solve your horsey problems, with help from trusted professionals. This month’s panel answer yo
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RIDING ADVICE: Jennifer Green says…
Q Any tips for how I can set myself easy, achievable goals? I really want to try affiliated dressage with my mare this year, but haven’t even joined British Dressage yet. It all seems really daunting. Robina Hall, via email Jennifer says: The first t
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Meet This Month’s Panel Of Experts
Jennifer Green is an accredited BHS Senior Coach who also offers staff training and consultancy to riding centres and coaches. See Facebook.com/TheEquineConsultant Jodie Seddon is part of law firm gunnercooke’s equestrian team and an international sh
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LEGAL WORK: Jodie Seddon says…
Q The livery yard I’ve just moved to has a policy of turning all the horses out together, but this worries me. Who’s legally responsible for vet’s bills if my horse injures one of his fieldmates? Kelly Lamb, East Lothian Jodie says: Turnout arrangeme
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FEEDING ADVICE: Jo Palmer says...
Q Are there any hard feeds that will help boost gut health and well-being, without having to buy separate balancers and probiotic supplements? Tracey Llewellyn, London Jo Palmer says: All Allen & Page horse feeds contain a blend of prebiotics and man
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FEEDING ADVICE: Jo Palmer says…
Q My nine-year-old Thorougbred mare is super stressy, and at this time of year, coming into competition season, I have the opposite problem to most people in that I can’t keep weight on her. Travelling and being in a competition environment makes her
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TRAVELLING ADVICE: Tom Janion says…
Q Our trailer’s been sitting in the yard all winter. What basic checks should I be doing to make sure it’s safe and roadworthy before using it again? Emma Chambers, Lincolnshire Tom says: First, ensure the tread on the tyres meets the minimum legal r
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Win
For a chance to get y our hands on these goodies*, enter at yourhorse.co.uk/win/491 Six readers will each win two bags of Rowen Barbary Pro Ultra. Rowen Barbary Pro Ultra helps to supply instant energy suitable for horses who are naturally laid back.
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What’s New?
The Equisafety Oversized Storm Dry Coat is 100% waterproof, windproof and reflective. The lining is an insulating, toasty lambs wool polyester fleece, which is also in the large waterproof hood — and the hood fits over all riding hats. The outer fabr
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THE BIG TEST Hi-vis
ESSENTIAL FOR YOU and your horse’s safety when hacking out is high-vis gear. There’s a whole host of kit you can buy to help you be more visible whether you’re riding on the roads or on bridleways. For the past four months, our testers have been putt
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Horsey Apps
free to DOWNLOAD; monthly subscription £9.99 (basic), £17.99 (pro) Annual subscription £100 (basic), £ 180 (pro) BLACKDOGEQUESTRIAN.COM Simply film a horse and rider from the side using your smart phone. Upload the video to this cloud platform throug
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Ear Bonnets
Many horses can now be seen donning an ear bonnet (or fly veil) when they are ridden. More than just a current fashion trend, using an ear bonnet does have benefits. They can help your horse to be less distracted in unusual surroundings. They also ke
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Your Horse
Editor: Aimi Clark Freelance Gear Editor: Allison Lowther Freelance Horse Care Editor: Stephanie Bateman Freelance Content Producer: Mel Beale Freelance Design: Geoff Johnson Chief Executive: Steve Wright Chief Operating Officer: Phil Weeden Managing
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Next Month
Essential guide to choosing the right bit for your horse ■ How to fit a bit ■ Common bitting issues solved ■ Understanding mouth conformation ■ How the main bit groups work ❋ Does your horse love you? Their emotions explained ❋ How to achieve a more
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Lizzie Greenwood-Hughes
How did you get into horses? I grew up in suburbia in Kent, but my Auntie Anne in Dorset was mad on horses. I begged my parents to let me ride and she kindly let me stay with her every holiday. When I was 11, I joined the Cattistock Pony Club and I w

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