Your Horse (UK) - 1 Okt 2025
STEADY HIS ‘SPARKLE’
Why a personality-based routine can make a horse happier
Saddling up for sustainability The riders going ‘green’
A RIDER & HORSE BUNDLE FROM LEMIEUX
Gareth Hughes
Brits win silver at Dressage Europeans
WINTER RUG SPECIAL
27 PAGES of unmissable care advice
This month’s highlights...
Editor, Julie Harding yh.ed@kelsey.co.uk
On the cover
Big is beautiful: how to show off a heavy breed
Improve your dressage marks with Gareth Hughes’ top tips
We delve into the complex world of equine cranial nerves
TV’S Lizzie Jelfs talks all things horse
Silver for Britain at the FEI Dressage European Champs
Pull off accurate centre lines and other key movements with Gareth Hughes
Housewife turned BBC Race Across the World winner Caroline Bridge on her love for horses
At-home physio exercises to target key areas required for ridden work
How this hard-working body part operates, plus tips to keep it healthy
When, why and how to use small but mighty half halts in schooling sessions
Sustainable steps every rider can take for the good of the planet
Everything you need to know about EOTRH, the age-related tooth condition
Help to transform a stressy type into a cool-headed mount
Why a horse’s personality traits affect training, wellbeing, bonding and more
How to use poles to boost bravery in the saddle
The latest news from the horse world
With TV presenter and racehorse enthusiast Lizzie Jelfs
All about an equine’s cranial nerves
Turnout tips and tricks for those heavy breeds
You send in your pics
TO WIN IN THIS ISSUE...
Six bales of Dengie Meadow Lite!
Long-reining
Rider confidence
What’s new?
Eventing
Nutritional solutions for the season ahead
Options for those equines who are large in stature
Wise dietary choices for a calm-headed horse
Great choices for those on a budget
Safe calories for when the weather turns
Feeding
Hygienic options for winter bedding
Help for those at risk of gastric ulcers
Ways to keep the hindgut healthy
New designs available for winter
Feeding support for seniors
Solutions for rug wreckers
Ideas for sensitive souls
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CAPTURED ON CAMERA
Campaign to curb dog attacks on horses rebrands as ‘Leash and Releasne’d
ROR sets new rider weight limits
Eventing fatality leaves horse trials community in mourning
New study reveals that recently infected horses drive strangles spread
Eventing Europeans squad a mix of seasoned campaigners and new recruits
New masterclasses added to show’s line up
HALF OF MET’S HORSES TO GO IN COST CUTTING DRIVE
BREAKTHROUGH IN THE BATTLE AGAINST EQUINE ULCERS
A TWO DAY DEEP DIVE INTO EQUINE WELFARE
THE LONG RIDE TO SUSTAINABILITY
THE LONG RIDE TO SUSTAINABILITY
MEET THE EXPERT
Hacking tales with a happy ending
GREAT GREEN TIPS FROM YOUR HORSE READERS
Our #Hack1000miles challengers have been busy this month…
ALTERNATE USES FOR EQUESTRIAN RUBBISH
‘Since Race I have so much positive mental attitude and I feel like I can stand up for myself’
‘Since Race I have so much positive mental attitude and I feel like I can stand up for myself’
‘HACKING HAS ALWAYS FORMED AN IMPORTANT PART OF MY EVERYDAY TRAINING’
A prize bundle from Lemieux
WHAT YOU CAN WIN…
CLOSING DATE 12 OCTOBER 2025
Otis is all heart
Couch potato no more — Spud is back in action
Having a jolly Holly time
The bucket bandit gets back on track
Ruby’s a total jewel
My Knight in shining armour
Larry loves mucking about
18 pages to boost confidence and improve your performance
RIDE FOR THOSE TOP MARKS
PULLING OFF A HALF HALT
MANAGING A HOTHEAD
POLES TO BOOST BRAVADO
ON right THE line
TOP TIP
ON right THE line
MEET THE EXPERT
MEET THE RIDER
TOP TIP
TOP TIP
The centre line
Halt on the centre line
X MARKS THE SPOT FOR A PERFECT HALT
Changing the rein in trot
Changing the rein in canter
TROT DIAGONALS EXPLAINED
Give and retake the reins
Concluding thoughts
With thanks to Agria
CONTROLLED AND confident
YES YOU CAN!
CONTROLLED AND confident
MEET THE RIDERS & HORSES
MEET THE TRAINER
EXERCISE 2 BOX ON A CIRCLE
EXERCISE 1 RIDING A SQUARE
EXERCISE 2 BOX ON A CIRCLE
EXERCISE 3 POINTS AND POLES
Lessons lea ned
A LITTLE FIRED UP?
TAKE A BREAK
MIND THOSE POINTS
TAMING tension THAT
solutions SCHOOLING
TAMING tension THAT
MEET THE RIDER & HORSE
MEET THE TRAINER
EXERCISE 1 MAKE SOME NOISE
EXERCISE 2 GET A WIGGLE ON
EXERCISE 3 BE POLES APART
Lessons lea ned
EXERCISE 4 STAY IN THE MOMENT
Fix it... HALF the battle
MEET THE EXPERT
Fix it... HALF the battle
How to turn out a heavy horse so that he stands out from the crowd
INDIVIDUALITY MATTERS
HEAD TURNING HEAVIES
GETTING ON HIS NERVES
DIFFICULT TO STOMACH
MUSCLE UP WITH PHYSIO
LONG IN THE TOOTH
UNRAVELLING A true HORSE’S self
UNRAVELLING A true HORSE’S self
MEET THE EXPERT
‘It took time for Madge to realise that everything was safe’
‘Charlie looks forward to our sessions because we never do the same thing twice’
The fault in our signals stars
The fault in our signals stars
MEET THE EXPERT
DID YOU KNOW?
The number and name game
DID YOU KNOW?
DID YOU KNOW?
Real life signal failures
CASE STUDY 2
Strength & flexibility
PART THREE
Strength & flexibility
MEET THE TRAINER
MEET THE PONY
EXERCISE 1 TURN ON THE FOREHAND
EXERCISE 2 A TURN ON THE HAUNCHES
EXERCISE 3 BACKING UP
ONLY A MOTHER COULD LOVE
ONLY A MOTHER COULD LOVE
MEET THE EXPERT
‘Only two hours after surgery Kavanagh was seen to be eating ravenously’
‘Most of Mr Darcy’s teeth fractured during the extraction process’
‘Bobby was first seen for incisor issues four years ago’
Why not join Spillers’ Super Seniors’ Club
SICK TO THE stomach?
DISPELLING EQUINE GASTRIC ULCER FEEDING MYTHS
JARGON BUSTER
Flights OF FANCY Yvonne Simmons
Prep for flawless feathers
Flights OF FANCY Yvonne Simmons
DID YOU KNOW?
DID YOU KNOW?
Let’s start plaiting
Let’s start plaiting
ALL ABOUT HEAVY HORSE CAMP
EVENTING
FEEDING
LONG REINING
GOT A PROBLEM?
CLOSING DATE 12 OCTOBER 2025
15
GLOVES FOR COOL RIDERS
SMALL BUT MIGHTY
JUMP TO IT
KICKING REDWORMS INTO TOUCH
HOT CHOCOLATE!
WEATHERBEETA COMFITEC ULTRA TURNOUT DETACH-A-NECK 100G
LEMIEUX ARIKA REFLECTIVE TURNOUT
FELIX BÜHLER REGULAR NECK TURNOUT RUG PERFECT FIT NYLON PRO, 50G
WEATHERBEETA COMFITEC ULTRA TURNOUT DETACH-A-NECK 100G
BUCAS COSY STABLE RUG
WEATHERBEETA COMFITEC PP CHANNEL QUILT STABLE DETACH-A-NECK 220G
MACKEY LIFFEY DRY RUG
LEMIEUX KUDOS LUXE LINED STABLE RUG
Let’s look at reasonably priced turnout rugs…
SHIRES TEMPEST ORIGINAL 200 TURNOUT RUG
LEMIEUX ARIKA STAR TURNOUT RUG
WEATHERBEETA COMFITEC TYRO TURNOUT COMBO NECK 50G
BUCAS FREEDOM STABLE RUG
PREMIER EQUINE STRATUS 1200 SERIES 100G TURNOUT RUG
MASTA VENTOMASTA 100G STABLE RUG
Let’s look at durable turnout rugs…
MACKEY WICKLOW HEAVYWEIGHT TURNOUT
BUCAS POWER TURNOUT
LEMIEUX ARIKA STORM-TEK TURNOUT RUG
MASTA STABLEMASTA 200G COMBO NECK STABLE RUG
PREMIER EQUINE TITAN 300G TURNOUT RUG WITH SNUG-FIT NECK COVER
SWISH EQUESTRIAN 200G DETACHABLE NECK TURNOUT RUG WIDE FIT
HORSEWARE AMIGO BRAVO 12 XL TURNOUT (250G MEDIUM)
PREMIER EQUINE BUSTER 200G TURNOUT RUG WITH SNUG-FIT NECK COVER
LEMIEUX KUDOS TURNOUT RUG
LEMIEUX KUDOS STABLE RUG
Let’s look at turnout rugs for softies…
MASTA FIELDMASTA 220G COMBO NECK TURNOUT RUG
BUCAS ATLANTIC TURNOUT
MASTA PROTECHMASTA FAR INFRARED 200G STABLE RUG
PREMIER EQUINE BUSTER HARDY 200G HALF NECK TURNOUT RUG
WEATHERBEETA COMFITEC PLUS DYNAMIC TURNOUT DETACH-A-NECK 100G
LEMIEUX KUDOS LUXE FLEECE RUG
FELIX BÜHLER STABLE RUG STAY COZY
SHARP THINKING
ERGONOMIC, ELEGANT AND EFFICIENT
A REAL FAMILY AFFAIR
MADE IN SWITZERLAND
Feed AND BEDDING GUIDE
How to nourish for flourish
PLUS
PAGES OF ADVICE
FINDING THE RIGHT BALANCE
HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT
DIETARY FACTORS KNOWN TO INCREASE THE RISK OF ULCERS
SMART FEED TO SUPPORT GASTRIC HEALTH
TOP TIPS FOR FEEDING HORSES AND PONIES AT RISK OF EGUS
HAPPY GUT, HAPPY HORSE
WHY FEED COLIGONE?
FALLING LEAVES, RISING NEEDS
FEEDING A SENIOR FOR SPARK AND SHINE
SIX TOP TIPS FOR SENIOR FEEDING
SAFE CALORIES FOR THE COLDER MONTHS
FIBRE FIRST
DID YOU KNOW?
AND SO TO BED
READY FOR THOSE WINTER CHILLS?
LIZZIE JELFS
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