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ONE OF THE earliest memories of my journalism career is reporting on my first Badminton Horse Trials in 2009, the year Oliver Townend made headlines for winning his first five-star aboard Flint Curtis. Now, 17 years later, he’s celebrating another...

IMPORTANT READER MESSAGE

You may have seen recent news reports regarding the planned closure of a number of TG Jones stores, formerly WH Smith. At present, it remains unclear whether the store from which you currently purchase this magazine will be affected. To ensure you...

Welcome

PUTTING THIS ISSUE together really made me think about the importance of understanding not just our horses, but also the world they’re living in. Growing up on my family’s farm, we were possibly ahead of our time when it came to saving water. We...

Welcome

EVERY NOW AND then, someone asks me what sort of horse I would have if I could choose absolutely anything. My answer? A pony. If life had been a little less generous in the height department, I’d happily be back on something very much like my New...

This month’s highlights...

I suspect most of us have ridden a horse that seems to lose all ability to think when anxiety takes hold. That’s why I found Lauren Innes’ story with Flipper so compelling — and I think you will too — page 36 Many horse owners will encounter steroid...

CONFIDENT JUMPING SORTED

MASTER DRESSAGE TO MUSIC

✽ PLUS: The key to fighting stiffness in older horses

CELEBRATE EVERY MILE

Great places to ride ✽ Inspiration to get ✽ out more

The secret to a happy stabled horse

THE FERRARI FACTOR

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