July 2021 Issue

From Yazmin Pinchen’s advice on creating clear-round worthy paces, to Spencer Wilton’s simple lateral work exercise that’ll help your horse feel stronger and more supple. If all this sunshine’s got you itching to leave the ground, Kevin and Emma McNab’s stride guide could be just the ticket. Plus, Matt Hicks shares some of his favourite polework exercises that’ll boost your scores in the dressage arena AND help solidify the foundations for a jumping horse. Still craving more celeb rider content? Take a peek behind the scenes with Emily King in this month’s exclusive interview – and we share a week in the life of horse-mad reality TV star Olivia Bowen.

If horsey healthcare’s on your mind, we’ve got just the thing for it! We’ve teamed up with World Horse Welfare to share a day in the life of a horsey weight-watcher. Our vets are on hand to cover the timely topics of skin problems and sacroiliac disease, while we’ve got summer healthcare covered, too. Hit a riding rut? Confidence Coach Daisy Smith shares her favourite ways to bring back the fun. And, we’ve brought together all the gear to keep you cool in the warmer weather (it’s on its way, promise!) – from what to look for in your summer riding wardrobe to competition essentials, plus we’ve tested 20 pairs of riding tights so you don’t have to!

If that’s not enough to tempt you, we’ve put together our ultimate horsey summer reading list and got some great prizes up for grabs! Shockemöhle and Tonics have put together a stylish prize bundle for you and your horse, worth more than £1,200. Plus, we’ve got six one-of-a-kind portraits to give away, a Supreme Products Dotty fleece collection set for two lucky readers, plus riding kit, homeware and more to be won!