In this issue

Ditch the nerves and boost your riding confidence with 20 great tips in the October 2017 issue of Horse magazine (on sale 7 September). Our advice will help you enjoy riding again. Improve your safety when riding on the roads by traffic-proofing your horse or pony. We show you how to take meeting cars, bikes and other vehicles in his stride. If you enjoy competing in dressage, find out why tests include certain moments, such as circles, serpentines and free walk, plus we offer tips on how to maximise your marks. In the packed horse care section, learn how to survive box rest, find out what techniques are used to diagnose lameness and read how feeding forage from the ground could be better for your horse. Plus, check out reviews of bridles and be inspired by our guide to autumn riding gear.

Aspire To Affiliate!

Horse magazine has joined forces with Petplan Equine and British Dressage to encourage riders to have a go at affiliated competitions

4 mins

Enter At A...

Have you every wondered why dressage tests ask you to carry out certain movements? Here are some common exercises you may come across and how to perform them for maximum marks

3 mins

Are You Up For The Challenge?

The Dodson & Horrell Eventer Challenge classes are a highlight of Blenheim Horse Trials for grassroots riders. Discover what’s involved and pick up some handy tips from top event riders.

3 mins

Show-Ring Stars

The latest Equilibrium Products Rising Stars winner is successful amateur show rider and producer Claire Miller.

4 mins

Early Learning

Our regular columnist Karen McConnell introduces a new horse to the yard and shares the important steps taken to ensure the mare settles in and feels at home

3 mins

The Science Of Education

Discover how enrolling on an Equine Science course at Nottingham Trent University can turn your passion for horses into a career

2 mins

Homework Time

Budding showing stars Catherine Tucker and Quattro have been puting in some homework to ensure they put on a polished performance at their next competition.

3 mins

Fabulous Fibre

Clare Barfoot RNutr, senior nutritionist at Spillers’ Horse Feeds, considers why fibre is such an important part of the diet for horses and ponies

4 mins

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Horse UK Magazine Description:

Horse is the magazine for everyone who is passionate about horses and riding. Each issue is packed with easy-to-follow expert advice that will help build your confidence in the saddle, boost your riding skills and improve your horsecare knowledge. Benefit from our useful and fun schooling exercises and expert tips and share other rider's experiences to help you get the most out of your time in the saddle. We also bring you all the latest horsey news, interviews with stars from the horse world and product reviews you can trust. Horse magazine publishes 13 great issues a year.