Your Horse inspires its readers to enjoy every second in the saddle. Written by a team of passionate equestrian experts, Your Horse magazine helps you improve your riding, care for your horses and stay up to date on the latest gear. We also encourage you to try new and exciting adventures! Our three main areas of content are: Riding advice: From the best riders and trainers in the world Horse care advice: Expert tips and advice on all aspects of horse care Buying Advice: Helping you spend your money with confidence Your Horse magazine: share our passion for horses.

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Your Horse challenges you to… SWAP HORSES • Fancy a change? Pair up with a riding buddy and switch horses. It could benefit both of you - and both of them…

HORSE talk • Here’s what you need to know about this month

RESCUE UPDATE

This month we love… • Three things from the equestrian world that caught our eye

Going with a guide • It’ll boost your confidence tenfold, guarantees adventure and will be a whole heap of fun. Joining a hack that’s led by a guide should be on everyone’s bucket list, says Natalie Clark

BE COVID-19 SAFE

4 TIPS TO THE PERFECT GUIDE

Our #Hack1000Miles challengers have been busy this month…

‘We find ourselves on the other side of the mountain’ • Mountains, pony pitstops and views interrupted by thick cloud. Athene Turner updates us on her hacking journey

FINNHORSE • Gill Shaw meets the national horse of Finland, an attractive and versatile all-rounder

Myrtle Hallion • The 11-year-old showjumper and stepdaughter of international competitor Mark Hallion is the face of Animo and, her parents hope, a future role model for ethnic minorities in this white-dominated sport

INEQUALITY FUND SPRINGS INTO ACTION

Karen Abrey • Environment Agency senior water resources officer

Sharing the love • Is a mother-daughter horse share a step too far for the maternal bond, or a win-win situation? Jo Legh Smith weighs up the odds

5 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SHARING WITH A CHILD

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Let’s talk about… Your horse and yule • Do you send your horse a Christmas card? Buy your pony a present? Decorate the yard? Or do you think it’s all a load of bah humbug? We asked our Facebook followers whether their four-legged friend joins in the festive fun…

SEND a selfie • Send inyour pics!

Stronger at the top • Your horse’s topline plays a vital role, supporting his vertebral column, the rider and saddle, and facilitating movement. Stephanie Bateman investigates how to build topline – and why correct nutrition is essential too

TOP TIP

Time-savvy sessions in the saddle • Rain, wind, mud and less daylight. Yep, it’s definitely winter, but it doesn’t have to stop you riding. Eventer Sam Penn has five ways for you to make the most of riding time when the clock is against you

Forward & straight • Long-reining is a great way to develop your horse’s fitness and add variety to your training programme. Young horse specialist Brendan Gallagher shares three exercises to start you off

TOP TIPS

The secret to being more focused • Slipping into bad habits while training alone? Turn things around by honing transitions and committing to getting the response you want, as soon as you ask. Dressage pro Wade Barley explains how

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Clip like a PRO • If the mere thought of clipping sends you into a panicked frenzy, fear not. Clipping expert Paula Bryan solves 14 common issues to help you achieve the perfect clip every time

Call the vet • Winter brings with it an array of conditions and ailments ready to blight our...