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.

Welcome

This month’s highlights…

Defra’s disregard over uncontrolled dogs ‘concerning’ say campaigners • Here’s what you need to know about this month

Forestry England offers free access to the majority of its woodlands

Enjoy sweet dreams with a horse next door

Equine grass sickness treatment trial announced at NEF

RESCUE UPDATE

In brief…

Let’s do this! • Sign up for our epic #Hack challenge and enjoy the support of our tight-knit community

Mount up for the new #Hack challenge! • Your Horse’s #Hack1000Miles is unique — the only challenge of its kind for equestrians who love to hack, drive, or walk their horse in-hand in the great outdoors. For anyone signing up there’s a raft of prizes to be won, and contenders can break the 1,000-mile barrier or complete just a few. However many are managed, though, our guarantee is that you will love every single one

A PAST WINNER SAYS…

HOW TO SIGN UP AND TAKE PART

‘I’m a nervous rider these days, but #Hack has been my incentive to keep going’ • The incurable cancer sufferer, who is undoubtedly one of #Hack1000Miles bravest contenders, tells Julie Harding that she is not only signing up to the #Hack 2025/26 relaunch, but she plans to add those vital miles with equine experiences in various parts of the globe

Having #Hack fun!

LIGHTS, CAMERA, conviction! • Staying safe when hacking on the roads is a huge concern among equestrians, but having proof when things go wrong provides real reassurance. Charlotte Cooper finds out why a camera may be the most important piece of kit a rider ever buys

YOUR HORSE READERS’ EXPERIENCES OF INCIDENT REPORTING

TABARD TACTICS

We make choosing a camera child’s play

WHAT WILL MY MONEY BUY ME?

SHINE bright • In order to stay safe, anyone venturing beyond the confines of their yard needs to sport high vis gear. Our testing team reviews a selection of highly visible kit that will help when it comes to illuminating both horse and rider

MEET THE TESTERS

SEND a selfie • Send in your pics!

EVELIEN AKERBOOM • Consultant/head of Sandalwood Stables at Nihi Sumba Hotel

a £1,000 voucher from Ariat

a FreeSpace Bridle from First Thought Equine

Your horse’s TRAINING • Expert advice for riders of all levels

PERFECTING THE ART OF staying on board PART TWO • Safety drills can be practised anywhere and at any time, and they give riders the confidence and technique they need to be ready for anything, as confidence clinic pioneer Zana Cousins explains

AT THE double PART FIVE • Top trainer Joanne Burns Firth explains how to get to grips with related distances. Helen Milbank is there to watch the session

FEARLESS foundations PART THREE • In the third part of our ultimate allrounder series, international event rider Sarah Gairdner sets up some polework and jumping exercises that any rider can try at home to help them create a bold, confident and sure-footed horse who is ready to take on any challenge

Fix it… MEASURING momentum • With the eventing season already under way, the sport’s U25 champion, Emma Thomas, explains how to ensure that the clock is your friend when...