Horse&Rider Magazine July 2016

In the saddle

Face the music and dance Dressage rider Sune Hansen shows you how to ace your first freestyle test

Polework for jumping success How adjustability can have a tremendous impact on his jumping ability

My first endurance ride All the preparation is done, now it’s time for the competition!

Take a step back Dressage rider Tania Grantham shows you how to master the art of rein-back

Sideways style H&R finds out what it’s like to ride a horse side saddle

Save your bridleways – act now! How you can help save your local bridleways

Mind matters

Train with kindness Behaviourist Anna Saillet explains more about different ways to teach horses

Ride your horse past animals with confidence H&R’s top tips for dealing with terrifying farm animals!

Feel more confident after a fall Ways to help yourself get back on board after you’ve had a fall

Ask the experts

Management know-how Equine weight loss. Is riding vegan? Unloading horses safely

Mind matters Foal rejection. Greedy for treats. Rearing in a trailer

Ask a vet How horses get peritonitis. Care of a parrot mouth. Sheath cleaning

Horsey shopping Storing feed and supplements. What is a VSD saddle? l Basket saddles for children

In the saddle Waving cars past out hacking. Overreaching and over-tracking explained. Working Hunter judging

In brief Warming up for showjumping. Using automatic drinkers. Prophet’s thumbprints

Ask a vet

Strangles How you can protect your horse from this horrible disease and stop it spreading

Telling tails A vet’s guide to your horse’s tail, how he uses it and common tail conditions

Balls up! The low-down on rigs, and how they can be treated and prevented

Management know-how

Hard ground? No problem! How to keep your horse fit, sound and happy when the ground is baked hard

Feet first Make sure your horse’s hooves stay in tip-top condition this summer

Makeover your horse  Completely transform your horse with H&R’s top trimming tips

Competitions

WIN! A Wow Classique saddle

Perfect prizes! A great selection of gear up for grabs

Horsey shopping

Buyer’s guide to air jackets Choose the perfect air jacket to suit all your needs

Complete guide to bridles How to select the right bridle for your horse and fit it correctly

Choosing a fly mask A great selection of masks to protect your horse in the field and out riding

This month we love... Ergonomic hoof picks, high-tech body protectors, gorgeous ruffle shirts and more

Regulars

Horseworld News, views and everything you need to know about the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio

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Next month A sneaky peek at what’s inside the August issue of H&R

My life with horses Stunt rider Zana Cousins- Greenwood’s horsey life is like no other!

Directory

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