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For all the latest news from the horse world, visit yourhorse.co.uk A farriery crisis could be on the horizon as numbers of farriers drop across the country. Farriers Registration Council (FRC) figures show that there were 2,686 registered farriers i

IT IS AN undisputed fact that hacking horses is good for a rider’s health and wellbeing. Add to that a goal, such as the #Hack1000Miles challenge, and an incentive to leave the yard is in the mix, making for a win, win situation. For some riders, tho

THE EXCITING CHALLENGE loved by every equestrian who relishes being able to explore the countryside is back — yes, #Hack1000Miles 2024/25 is now live and ready for riders to sign up. To take part, visit yourhorse.co.uk where you will find the Digital

Your Horse’s #Hack1000Miles is unique and over the years it has inspired thousands of riders to go beyond their comfort zones and ride further than they had ever dreamed possible. Therefore, is there a better challenge for horse and rider? The answer

IF YOU WERE involved in an incident while riding on the road, could you remember the vehicle registration number? What about its colour, make and model, and any other distinguishing features — bumper stickers, for example? Anyone confidently saying y

WEARING HIGH VIS clothing while riding a horse on the roads is crucial for several reasons. It significantly increases the visibility of both the rider and the horse to other road users, which is essential for safety. Good high vis gear helps drivers

IN 1948 THE OLYMPIC Games came to Great Britain, and with it came the sport of horse trials. It was the first Games since Berlin in 1936 and that it took place at all in a time of post-war rationing was a triumph of human endeavour and a fillip to a

PART THREE DO YOU FEEL in control when you ride? Not knowing whether a horse will listen to you once you’re in the saddle is sure to give even the best riders a bit of a wobble. The solution is to establish yourself as the leader of your partnership,

Nations Cup team regular ALEX BRAGG made his five-star eventing debut at Burghley in 2016 aboard Redpath Ransom. He went on to complete Badminton, Pau and Luhmühlen with former five-star ride Zagreb, who he retired in 2021. Alex was a reserve for Bri

PART THREE WHATEVER LEVEL A rider competes to, entering an arena and working through a test can be daunting, but being prepared — as a Scout would say — and armed with a positive mindset helps to kick any pre-test nerves to the kerb. “It’s hugely imp

NEW SERIES Frankie Clutterbuck, a holistic health and fitness coach, is the founder of Pro Rider Fitness sports specific rider training and PowerNotPause for perimenopausal and menopausal women. Her ethos is to provide a holistic approach to help cli

UPON ENTERING YOUR horse’s stable how does he react? Does he come to greet you, or does he exhibit a more disagreeable stance and instead turns his hindquarters towards you? With his head firmly lodged in the corner of his stable, no handler has much

LUCINDA TICEHURST BSc BVMED Sci Hons BVM BVS MRCVS founded LT Equine Veterinary Services in 2020 having graduated from Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science in 2014. Based in Northamptonshire, LT Equine is a first-opinion, ambulatory e

BECCI MILLS credits aromatherapist Clare Davison with saving the life of her daughter’s pony, Belle, a 15-year-old Welsh section D x Trotter, who had become so dangerous that Becci was considering putting her to sleep. “Belle kicked me, reared up and

VETS ARE WARNING that unless more horse owners and yard managers change their approach to parasite control, horses will be at a higher risk of dying from the wormrelated conditions that are currently treatable. New research into how horses are deworm

Both of Louise Old’s horses have benefited from aromatherapy. Gordon, Louise’s 17-year-old coloured Irish Cob, was suffering from skin allergies that were baffling her vets. “Initially the vet thought that it was a simple case of hives, but after tre

Buy Your Horse back issues at shop.kelsey.co.uk/ issue/YHR Spillers’ nutritionist SARAH NELSON is responsible for the technical management of all Spillers’ products, including feed formulation. Sarah has been a part of the Spillers’ team since 2009,

DRESSAGE - ALISON KENWARD says… Q How can I make dressage tests feel more fun? I would love to enjoy competitions as much as my schooling sessions at home, but I just can’t. Caroline Lloyd, Herefordshire Alison says: When you school at home have you

Simple solutions for horse owners Dressage Alison Kenward is a BHS APC Performance Centre Manager, UKCC Level 3 coach and she coaches riders via Equestrian Heroes. Alison also hacks and schools her horse, Salvation. Eventing Sarah Gairdner has produc

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THERE ARE SEVERAL reasons why wearing a body protector when in the saddle or handling a horse is a good habit to get into. Riding horses is a high-risk activity, and a body protector is, just like a riding hat, an indispensable safety garment for any

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