In this issue

Discover everything you need to know to keep your horse happy and healthy this winter, in the January 2018 issue of Horse magazine, on sale 28 December. Find out how to adjust his winter feeding regime and check out unmissable expert tips to reduce the risk of laminitis. Our training section is packed with brilliant advice to improve your performance in the saddle, with dressage tips from Charlie Hutton, exercises to improve your position and top advice to help you go clear cross-country. Plus, discover ways to save money on the yard, check out reviews of girths and follow our 10 steps to a happy horse.

Take To One Side

Our latest Equilibrium Products Rising Star is Robyn Caterall, who has a passionate for the art of riding side-saddle.

5 mins

A New Year spectacular

Make the New Year a special occasion for the whole family this year, with a trip to the Liverpool International Horse Show. Here’s what’s on offer

3 mins

Mongolian Adventure

Intrepid traveller Josie Stanford takes an unforgettable trip by horseback into a remote region of Mongolia

6 mins

Building On The Basics

Train your horse sympathetically and get those all-important basic building blocks in place, with the help of top dressage rider Zoe Sleigh

5 mins

10 Steps To Jumping Confidence

Increase your chances of going clear on the cross-country course with top tips from event rider Austin O’Connor

6 mins

10 Essential Winter Feeding Tips

Keep your horse happy, healthy and in good condition with these useful tips from Castle Horse Feed nutritionist Lisa Elliott MSc

3 mins

3 Of The Best...Ways To Build A Bond

Strengthen the relationship you have with your horse, with top advice from equine behaviourist and chartered physiotherapist Sue Palmer

6 mins

Secure A Sponsor

Get help to achieve your riding and competition goals, and cover some of the costs, by securing sponsorship. Here are some useful tips to get you started...

8 mins

Achieve Your Goals

Don’t fall at the first hurdle and fail to meet your goals in 2017. Confidence coach Jenni Winter has some smart advice to keep you on track and increase your chance of success.

3 mins

Power To The Paces

Add expression to your horse’s paces by including some medium steps. Not only will this set you up for the higher levels of dressage, but it can help your jumping, too.

5 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

'Pie And I Haven't Had The Easiest Of Starts'

Tasha Price tells us how her horse Oliver The Grey quickly became her horse of a lifetime, and why she could never part with him.

2 mins

Q&A Feeding

Q&A Feeding

2 mins

Life Cycle

How do a horse’s nutritional needs change as he progresses through his life, from foal to veteran? Dr Helen Warren, Alltech’s European technical manager, has the lowdown.

4 mins

A Gift Of Life

World Horse Welfare improves the lives of horses all over the world. Find out how you can help the charity carry out its vital work

1 min

Marvellous Microbes - Feeding To Enhance Digestive Health

Lisa Elliot MSc, nutritionist at Castle Horse Feeds, offers an insight into what gut microbes are, why they are so important for your horse and how you can help promote the right balance for optimum health and condition.

4 mins

Herbs For Horses

Dodson & Horrell nutritionist Pauline Smith considers the benefits of including herbs in your horse’s diet, and lists the most popular herbal additions to feeds and supplements.

1 min

Well Rugged

Check out two clever rugs from Horseware which are designed to improve a horse’s wellbeing and discover a useful app to help you choose the right rugging option

1 min

'I Would Do Anything For Pride'

Jo Witham reveals why her home-bred gelding Pride holds such a special place in her heart.

3 mins

Save Money At The Yard

Check out these five handy horse-care tips that will help you economise and be more efficient on the yard

4 mins

12 Ways To A More Supple Horse

A supple horse will be more enjoyable to ride and easier to train. Find out how to achieve this with our 12 brilliant tips

7 mins

The Story Of Seadown

Find out about a New Forest veterinary practice with a varied casebook ranging from leisure and competition horses to free-roaming ponies and donkeys.

5 mins

Staying Sound

Don’t think the risk of laminitis has gone just because winter is here. Equine Nutritionist Joanna Palmer sets out why you should stay vigilant

3 mins

Help! Our Turnout Is Limited

Winter can be a difficult time for horses and their owners.

5 mins

Super Cobs!

Traditional cobs are growing in popularity as versatile, sensible riding horses, yet on the flip side the type is suffering at the worst end of the horse crisis. Jo Browne reports...

10+ mins

Baby Steps

Producing your own horse from scratch can be incredibly rewarding, but it requires competence, time and resources. Here’s what you need to consider.

4 mins

3 Of The Best……Tips For Stress-Free Loading

Improve your chances of success when loading your horse or pony with these useful tips and exercises from Sue Palmer.

4 mins

Keeping Condition On The Older Horse

An increasing number of horses are remaining healthy and active into their 20s and even 30s. Joanna Palmer of Allen & Page explains how you can meet the needs of the older equine through correct feeding.

3 mins

3 Top Tips For Fixing A Fear Of The Farrier

Help make a visit by the farrier stress-free with these wise words from equine behaviourist and chartered physiotherapist Sue Palmer

2 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.