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.

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This month's highlights…

THE greatest OF THEM ALL? • A mere 15 weeks after giving birth, Ros Canter gallops into the history books, and Lordships Graffalo cements his place as one of the greatest event horses of all time. Gemma Redrup reports from a vintage Badminton

FIVE STAND-OUT MOMENTS • There was plenty to love about this year's event, and these moments made us stop and say ‘Wow’!

SIP, SIP, HOORAY! • A vineyard owner and a primary school teacher storm to grassroots glory, proving that the best results are not reserved for full-time riders

HORSE talk • Here's what you need to know about this month

RESCUE UPDATE • An emaciated foal who weighed just 35kg when he was found shivering and alone by the side of a road is recovering well, thanks to the attentions of a small equine charity.

CVS Equine to research ulcer treatment

LIFE ON THE ramp • Numerous horseboxes seem to come with the same unspoken rule: the front seat is reserved, and the four-legged passenger is already in place before the engine starts. Your Horse's Gemma Redrup looks at why lorry dogs are the best ‘breed’ — and explains why so many riders won't go anywhere without their canine crew

9 TIPS FOR RAISING A GREAT LORRY DOG…

SEND a selfie • Send in your pics!

COVERED to hack • A spook, a loose horse or a split-second accident can change lives in an instant — emotionally and financially. Yet many riders still hack out without adequate insurance. We investigate the policies every equestrian should have in place for peace of mind both on and off the road

Why public liability cover is vital

HOW PERSONAL ACCIDENT COVER WORKS

Challenger check-in • Our #Hack1000Miles riders have been busy this month…

Pensioner PROTECTION • As horses age, their owners face difficult decisions about meeting the costs of their care, with many insurance policies changing when they reach senior status. Emily Bevan looks at what's included in veteran cover, what's not, and why it's worth having in place

Are colic costs covered?

✔ YES, MY SENIORS ARE INSURED!

SHOP FOR VETERAN HORSE INSURANCE

Why not join Spillers’ Super Seniors’ Club

THINK before you buy • Horse insurance isn't one-size-fits-all. Before you take out a policy, read these top tips to help you get the right cover, at the right price, for the right reasons

EYES ON THE fence • Small changes in head position, timing and rider balance can make all the difference to a smooth jump. Lucinda Green shares her simple method for understanding how a horse's vision affects the way they see a fence

STRONGER, STRAIGHTER, better • Your horse can feel when you're crooked — but can you? Julie Driver explains how to correct rider asymmetry from the ground up and find the flow from pelvis, hips and spine for a more secure, confident ride

The anatomy of the pelvis

Pelvic tilt exercises

Fix it... FEAR OF failure • We are hardwired to keep ourselves safe and failure in any sphere can feel threatening. NLP specialist Tracey Cole explains what this means for equestrians — and how to overcome it

Fit FOR PURPOSE • Fitness in horses is never achieved...