The latest issue of Your Horse magazine (December 2026) is available to purchase now.
Cover star, British-based New Zealand Olympic event rider Jesse Campbell reflects on his unexpected journey into the sport and the challenge of rebuilding his life after the devastating loss of his wife and fellow event rider, Georgie Campbell, in a moving interview.
The latest issue also explores how riders can protect their horses’ long-term soundness, improve communication through bridleless riding and help former racehorses adjust to new careers. With practical winter care advice, expert training exercises and Christmas gift inspiration, there is plenty for horse owners to discover.
Regulars
The latest news from the equestrian world features in Horse Talk, while Hack 1000 Miles (p16) offers advice on managing a fresh horse to enjoy calmer, more confident rides.
Readers share their favourite photographs in Send a Selfie (p20), and Work Horse (p22) meets a Lady Gaga tribute performer balancing a career on stage, a full-time job and horse ownership. In Take Five (p106), lawyer-turned-filmmaker Ajay Mittel discusses his career change.
Your horse’s training
Keeping horses sound for longer is the focus of Train to Last (p28), which examines how riding techniques can influence long-term health and performance.
No Reins? No Problem! (p34) explores the skills behind bridleless riding, showing how riders can develop lighter aids and a stronger partnership with their horses.
For those taking on former racehorses, The World They Leave Behind (p40) explains why understanding a horse’s previous life in training can be crucial to a successful transition into a new career.
Trainer and dressage rider Dan Greenwood shares six exercises designed to improve balance, responsiveness and the overall way of going in A Lighter Way of Going (p46).
Features
In the issue’s main interview (p10), New Zealand event rider Jesse Campbell speaks candidly to Your Horse about his unexpected route into eventing and navigating life following devastating personal loss, plus he gives us some horses to watch for the future.
Your horse’s care
With winter putting pressure on forage supplies, Make Forage Go Further (p54) brings together expert advice on managing stocks efficiently without compromising horses’ nutritional needs.
Preparing to Say Goodbye (p56) tackles one of the most difficult aspects of horse ownership, offering five reassuring truths about equine euthanasia.
A remarkable veterinary development takes centre stage in Breaking New Ground (p62), which tells the story of a horse whose life was saved by a pioneering hip replacement.
Owners of older horses can also find practical advice in Make Winter a Breeze (p64), covering feeding and management strategies to help veterans remain comfortable and healthy through the colder months.
Christmas gifts
The issue includes a festive shopping guide, with Stocking Fillers (p94) featuring smaller treats and Gifts for Horses (p96) offering present ideas for equine companions.
There are also dedicated guides to Gifts She Will Love (p98), Gifts He’d Choose (p100) and Gifts for Children (p102), providing inspiration for equestrians of all ages.
Ask the experts
The expert advice section offers practical solutions to everyday challenges, starting with Quick Schooling Plans, including 20-minute exercises, five-pole ideas, the benefits of squares versus circles and fitness improvements.
Winter Motivation (p74) looks at ways to maintain enthusiasm during the colder months, rethink progress and prioritise rider wellbeing.
Legal concerns are addressed in Ownership Disputes (p76), which examines what happens when relationships break down and questions arise over who legally owns a horse.
Meanwhile, Winter Feeding (p78) covers managing Christmas routines, supporting the gut microbiome, increasing fibre intake and maintaining hydration.
Your horse’s gear
Fresh Finds rounds up the latest equestrian product launches and innovations.
In The Brush Off (p84), grooming kits are put to the test to discover which products deliver on their promises.
Finally, The Fun Factor (p88) examines how to choose suitable stable toys according to individual horses’ needs, helping owners provide enrichment and reduce boredom.
The new December issue of Your Horse magazine is on sale now at newsagents and online.
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Cover image courtesy of Tilly Berendt
