Your Horse

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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This month's highlights…

WE ARE THE Champions! • A handsome grey who once resembled a donkey stands overall supreme of show while a quality child’s lead-rein pony is crowned and a rescue cob also gets her moment in the spotlight. Here are all the SEIB Search for a Star champions crowned at Your Horse Live

RSPCA PONY CLAIMS THE RESCUE TITLE

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

RESCUE UPDATE • Piebald filly Dove went from neglected, dull and emaciated to loved, healthy and full of life in nine months, thanks to the care of Bransby Horses.

WHEN THE SKY COMES TOO CLOSE • A sudden roar from above can turn a calm ride into chaos. Charlotte Cooper looks into the dangers of low-flying aircraft, what the rules are, and the steps in place to limit the threat to horse riders

LOW-FLYING FACTS

YOUR CLOSE ENCOUNTERS • We asked our #Hack1000Miles challengers about their experiences with low-flying aircraft and their top tips for other riders. This is what they said:

Our #Hack1000Miles challengers have been busy this month…

YOUR HORSE meets Amanda Owen • The Yorkshire Shepherdess of TV fame tells Julie Harding about her love for horses, her busy life and how she found the time to write a new children’s book

ALL ABOUT… AMANDA'S HORSES

SEND a selfie • Send in your pics!

Tinsel, LAUGHTER, AND A LITTLE BIT OF CHAOS • After losing her nerve in the saddle, Grace plans a quiet Boxing Day at home, until her friend Jack persuades her out for a snowy ride that turns into a hilarious, heart-stopping adventure. With medieval gowns, recorders, TV-set explosions and one very upset bull — this wild ride proves to be the best Christmas gift of all

The ultimate safety bundle from Equisafety

Find your flow BETWEEN FENCES • Being comfortable with related distances helps cement the skills you need for positive jumping. In the final part of this series, Bethany Stone watches a nervous rider make small changes that result in big differences and soaring confidence

WHY CANTER IS LIKE TOOTHPASTE

TO SET UP THE EXERCISE

TAKEAWAY NOTES

LIGHT HANDS, soft horse • By learning how to influence your horse’s posture through subtle in-hand rein cues, you’ll encourage softness, balance and relaxation from poll to tail. Diana Waters explains how

ENSURE THE GULLET TRIANGLE STAYS CLOSE TO HORIZONTAL

Fix it… KEEP THE SPARK alive • Maintaining your horse’s fitness over the winter can feel like a mammoth task. Five-star event rider Katie Magee shares her tips and tricks for making the most of every ride when daylight and weather are against you

FINDING THE X-Factor • Give your horse a gymnastic workout over four poles in a cross shape and they will soon be scoring top marks from the dressage judges. Dressage trainer Jess Carr shares four exercises with Helen Milbank

Lessons learned

Senior SUPPER CLUB • Helping an ageing horse or pony to stay healthy and active starts on the inside, with a tailored diet packed with nutrients. Spillers’ nutritional content manager Vanessa Allen explains how to design a diet for your special equine

RESTRICTING CALORIES

8 TOP TIPS FOR FEEDING...