Pony Magazine  |  October 2022
The October issue of PONY mag is here and it’s bursting with awesome riding content, the very best pony-care advice and tonnes of fun facts!
Teach your pony to do medium trot, leg-yield and turn-on-the-haunches with the final instalment of our next level riding series – how fancy! Whether your fave pony’s strong, spooky or on the steady side, you’ll be able to get the most from him with Meg Elphick’s top tips for riding different types of ponies. Not sure how to make the most of your schooling sessions on grass? We’ve got you covered with our handy guide that’ll set you up for success and make you feel super-confident.
Get ready for our most epic polework series yet! In part one, our expert Nina Gill shares her ultimate guide to polework – including how to maximise your warm-up and nail your position so you can have the best session ever. Plus, we’ve got the lowdown on uprights, so you’ll be acing them in no time.
Learn about what’s involved in your pony’s dentist appointment and test your knowledge on laminitis. This Esme is on hand to teach you about one of the most important parts of pony care, too – she shows you how to take your pony’s temperature, pulse and respiration on p34.
Discover why we love New Forest ponies – believe us, they’re totally awesome – and understand why your pony needs friends. Meet the super-talented and brave stunt rider and liberty trainer, Georgia Plimbley! Head to p46 to see some of the funkiest turnout rugs on the market – they’ll make your pony look epic in the field. Plus, there’s the chance to win some fab prizes, including a clothing bundle from Shires Equestrian!
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Publisher David J Murphy spotted a gap in the market for a magazine for young horse enthusiasts in 1949 and Pony Magazine was born. For many years it was the only title dedicated to young equestrians. Since then, generations of pony-mad children and teenagers have grown up reading it all over the world.
Over 70 years later and with 12 issues a year, Pony Magazine has firmly established itself as the authority on everything equestrian for generations of horse-mad youngsters. Every issue is packed full of top riding and pony-care tips, awesome quizzes, real-life reader stories, the latest horse news, exciting competitions, posters and so much more to make your life even more horse-tastic!
Improve your riding whatever your level or interest with top tips on jumping, flatwork, cross-country and hacking, win bundles of pony-inspired giveaways with prizes up for grabs in every issue and learn more about caring for your best friend with advice on grooming, mucking out and everything in between.
Whether you want to hear tips from celebrity riders on tacking, feeding and keeping your four-legged friend happy or have a go at our fun riding exercises yourself, you’ll be a pony genius in no time with your annual Pony Magazine digital magazine subscription - download the latest edition to your device today to get more pony on the go!
A Pony Magazine digital magazine subscription is the perfect gift for aspiring equestrians who can look forward to:
- The UK’s number one and first teen equestrian magazine
- Top tips on how to look after your horse
- Fun riding exercises
- Bundles of prizes to be won in every issue
- Quizzes, posters and equestrian-inspired, at-home crafts
- Delivered directly to your device every month
You'll receive 13 issues during a 1 year Pony Magazine magazine subscription.
Note: Digital editions do not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with printed copies.
Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Pony Magazine October 2022.