Inside the September issue of Your Horse: a competition special

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In the Competition Special:

Olympian Andrew Hoy shares how to teach your horse to stay calm and focused in busy, spooky competition arenas
Get into the zone with effective mindset techniques to help you get rid of unsettling nerves
How to use interval training to get your horse fit — and/or help him lose a few pounds
Changing gear: Caroline Moore explains the five speed variations you need for safe cross-country riding
Vanessa Bee explains why teaching key skills like loading and going up/down banks starts on the ground
Big Test: we review and rate seven competition shirts
On Trend: six long leather riding boots for everyday riding and competition
Buyer’s Guide: advice to help you find a smart and comfortable competition jacket

In Features:

Heroic Lucy Fenson on why she’s dedicated her life to helping abused donkeys in a troubled part of the world
Planning a stay-cation? Check out where and why to take your horse on holiday
Hack diary: Natalie Clark goes for a beach ride
Work/Horse Balance: the jewellery maker who juggles two horses and her own business
Take Five with astrologer Mystic Meg

In the rest of Your Horse:

Changing gears: the five speed variations you need for safe cross-country riding
Veterinary advice on keeping your OAP sound and happy, from fitness to feeding
Feet first: practical summer hoof care
Learn about iridology, and what your horse’s eyes can tell you about his health
Keep cool with Dr David Marlin’s top tips on stop your horse from overheating
Vet Notes: how you can recognise, prevent and treat common summer health conditions
A selection of great new products available now

In Ask The Experts:

Boots: choosing cross country protection; how knee boots work; when to use fetlock boots
Hormonal mares: understanding her season cycle; riding a mare in season; managing her in a mixed herd; helping mares in season
Bitless bridles: choosing the best bitless bridle; how to stay in control; introducing bitless riding to your horse
Bedding: absorbent bedding for messy stables; to bank or not to bank?; how to choose the best bedding
Advice from Spillers: ensure your horse gets his daily vitamins and minerals

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