POLES APART

looking for the answer to streamlining your school-based workouts? Jasean Spraggett shares her secrets in the first instalment of our new polework series

FIVE STEPS FOR HAPPIER RIDING YOUR HORSE

Happiness is at the heart of everything we do for our horses, but when was the last time you considered how much he’s enjoying his ridden routine?

CHOOSING THE CORRECT BIT

Your horse’s bit is one of your primary lines of communicating with him, so getting it right is vital for a clear connection. Fizz Marshall explains how

BE MORE CONFIDENT JUMPING

Does the thought of leaving the ground leave you feeling all the wrong kinds of butterflies? Our team of experts is here to help

YOUR COLIC QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Join Hannah-Sophie Chapman for her comprehensive guide to colic as she answers your burning questions

TRAVEL IN STYLE- Keeping your transport roadworthy is an essential part of ensuring your pride and joy stays safe when you’re on the road. Here’s H&R’s guide to making it happen.

ALL ABOUT EQUINE FOOT - We’ve heard the old adage “no foot, no horse”, but how can you keep this important structure safe? Holly Johnson explains

TRAIN A BETTER BOND WITH EMMA MASSINGALE - While it might be something you associate more with the circus, an element of trick training is an invaluable tool every rider should have under their belts. Intrigued? Now’s the perfect time to start learning.

HOW TO STOP YOUR HORSE FROM RUSHING WHEN JUMPING- Bored of breaking the sound barrier round a course of fences? We’ve got some tips from the top to help you nix your horse’s need for speed.

MICHAEL EILBERG'S SECRETS OF SUPPLENESS- It’s all change as Michael Eilberg takes us through his top exercises for super suppleness.

WHAT'S IN THIS ISSUE?

Interval training

Interval training just for pros, or a useful tool for getting your own horse fit, too? Fizz Marshall breaks it down and explains how you can integrate it into your riding regime

The scales of training: Rhythm and balance

Nothing can flourish without a strong foundation, least of all your horse’s schooling. Dressage star Michael Eilberg guides us through the first scales of training

What you should know about tendon injuries

With early detection and the right treatment, the tricky healing process of tendon injuries can lead to a significantly improved outcome

Getting back in the saddle after a fall

Getting back in the saddle after a fall is a challenge every rider faces at some point. Performance coach Bonita Ackerman Du Preez explains what you can do to rebuild your confidence