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Welcome to April 2024 issue

The 2024 season is well under way, and

What we've been up to this month…

Between juggling a full-time job and a horse

Brilliant Badminton!

From straw-bale seating to the biggest event in the world, Badminton has come a long way in the last 75 years

The hub

Want to comment on an H&R article or share your thoughts? Drop a line to Letters Editor Megan Xavier-Witherington

On trend

Barb Kingshott You shared your best horsey mirror

Ready steady hack

Hacking is as much a part of the

Would you rather ride before work or after work?

@angelcake81 After, I’m not a fan of early

Achievement of the month

Kelly has nominated Mark, who continues to inspire others

Survey reveals reasons for retirement

It’s estimated that one third of the world’s

Our favourite follow

Follow @graciecatlingg and keep up with her dressage journey

MOST COMMON ISSUES FOUND IN VETTINGS

WORLD

Rise in equine road deaths

According to new figures released by the British

Science

Discover the latest research in the equestrian industry

Tapeworm treatment is less effective now

Nielsen 2023 For many years, it was thought

PERFECT PRIZES!

Manage and nourish 5 TO WIN! Five lucky

A dream reimagined

Following her devastating injury in 2022, top eventer Nicola Wilson talks about a new kind of happiness and living life to the full no matter what

HORSEY HOMES

Imagine life in your ideal equestrian property with our selection

My life with horses

Josh is a dressage rider and presenter of the Rein It In with Ash and Josh podcast, as well as owner of Half Step Performance sportswear

Lateral work made easy: shoulder-in

In part two of his lateral work series, Dan Greenwood helps you make light work of shoulder-in

6 secrets to successful galloping

Fancy having a blast? Then don’t set off without reading our advice

Total position guide

Part 1: straightness

Focus on fitness

BOOK EXTRACT

Fab four

Test your own and your horse’s skills with Jay Buxton’s four great ways to tackle one easy layout

Eventing success

PART TWO: PERFECT PREP

Can’t catch me

Dr Debbie Marsden offers advice on dealing with horses who won’t be caught

Balancing act

Support your horse’s health with the Horslyx Balancer

Critical thinking

Alison Buttery explains how to manage your inner critic and silence those damaging negative comments

No gym? No problemNo gym?

PART TWO: WATER BUCKETS

Next month in Horse AND Rider

GRIDWORK EXERCISE FOR EVERY LEVEL

Gut reaction

Spotting the signs of colic and acting immediately are vital for successful recovery, says vet Hayley Chidlow  

Early warning system

Royal Veterinary College research aims to help identify individual horses at risk of developing laminitis

ASK THE EXPERTS

In association with Pip Blain is a Small

Chew tough

My older horse is struggling to chew his hay. What can I feed instead?  

Jump -off jitters

I can always remember the main showjumping course, but never the jump-off. Why is this?

Get fresh

Why do horses’ droppings become loose when they eat fresh grass? Is it a sign of an issue?

Ban the bounce

What kind of sports bra do I need for riding?

Stop the swing

When I jump, my leg always swings back. What can I do to help this?

Focal point

What can I do to help keep my mare more focused when we’re competing, as she’s easily distracted?   

The root cause

Get to know common plants that could be harmful to your horse with our identifiers’ guide

On the level

Nutritionist Joanna Palmer looks at ways to feed a diet low in starch and sugar without compromising on nutrition

A picture of health

Check out these 11 signs that show your horse is in tip-top condition

Lightweight waterproof coats

A lightweight, waterproof layer perfect for those rainy days

Stop the scratch

Products to help keep your horse itch free this summer

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