In this issue

CARL HESTER
‘Riding has become a gift in these times’.

LUCINDA GREEN
How each of her horses helped make her a legend.

HOOFCARE
How shoeing can transform a horse’s way of going.

Studies show the importance of biomechanics for horse and rider

Separate work on rider position has had interesting results for all equestrians and their horses

3 mins

‘I'm more motivated without shows'

Carl Hester on the benefits of stress-free schooling and generating income

3 mins

Hayley Reynolds

The HOYS-winning native pony producer counts horses as her saviours alongside a hectic work schedule. Alex Robinson discovers how she’s made her “hobby” so successful

6 mins

Midnight Dancer

This family-produced Connemara has won pony European gold medals for both Ellie Healy and her younger brother, Finn. Pippa Roome profiles the sensitive grey who does whatever is asked of him

3 mins

Is he hale and hearty?

Even the most robust pony needs a helping hand in old age, as Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS explains

3 mins

Taming the tiny tyrant

Quick-thinking, intelligent or downright delinquent, ponies have all manner of tricks in their armoury. Andrea Oakes checks out seven common problems and how to solve them

7 mins

Start like the pros

Taking tumbles, grappling with tack cleaning and discipline are all par for the course of a child’s initiation into ponies – even when your parents happen to be famous equestrians, finds Madeleine Silver

6 mins

Best foot forward

We’ve all heard the expression “no foot, no horse”, but what actually constitutes a bad foot and can anything be done about it? Stephanie Bateman investigates

7 mins

The barefoot debate

Some say barefoot is natural, others argue that modern competition horses are purpose-bred and need shoes. Polly Bryan consults the experts

7 mins

Lucinda Green

The event rider’s record of six Badminton titles has yet to be surpassed. Lucinda Green tells Catherine Austen about those winning horses and the lessons each one taught her

10+ mins

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The UK's leading weekly equestrian magazine
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