September 2011
This month in The Equestrian we have a full round up of the Dublin Horse Show, a picture special from Hickstead, advice on clipping young or difficult horses, our A-Z of breeds continues with the Belgian Black plus we have our usual round up of the latests fashions, products and much, much more.
22 August 2011
people / FROM DRESSAGE TO MESSAGE
Linda Parelli talks exclusively to The Equestrian about her childhood in Singapore and Australia, how she met husband Pat and promoting their natural horsemanship programme
advice / CUT WITH CAUTION
Tips on clipping a young or difficult horse – from preparation to clippers and post-clip care
lifestyle / MARTIN MARKS DUBLIN DOZEN
Full round-up of the 2011 Dublin Horse Show, from Martin Wilson’s record victory in the Amateur Show Jumping Final to the style and colour of Ladies’ Day
advice / IT’S, IT’S AN AUTUMN BLITZ!
Get the stable and yard ready for the shorter, colder days ahead
lifestyle / TEST, CONTROL, NAVIGATE
The British Horse Society’s TREC tests the skills of both horse and rider while out hacking
lifestyle / A FORGOTTEN TREASURE
The 1970s TV programme Follyfoot has celebrated its 40th anniversary with a book and a trip to its Yorkshire locations by cast and fans – you can win the book and a DVD
people / TAKE THREE WOMEN
Equestrian entrepreneurs Emma Dyer, Zara Stassin and Sadie Kane talk about what inspired them to start their own businesses and the practical realities
advice / HEALING HERBS
A vet explains how herbs have the power to treat animals as well as humans, meaning there are options beyond pharmaceuticals
lifestyle / WOW! TAKE A LOOK AT THAT
Reviewing some of the latest products on the market
lifestyle / TIME TO COVER UP
Coats and jackets – for warmth and style
lifestyle / IS YOUR HEART RACING?
Sports scientist Jon Pitts explains his Fit to Ride programme, aimed at making riders look as much at themselves as their horses
lifestyle / ROCKING IN THE PARK
Kenney Jones mounts a Faces reunion concert at Hurtwood Park Polo Club while Cowdray Park hosts the Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup
lifestyle / TASTE THE MELLOW FRUITFULNESS
Aga brings us a tasty butternut squash and a crumble to follow
lifestyle / PANTS & PICNICS
The editor picks two products she discovered this summer
advice / FILLING UP ON FIBRE
The importance of making fibre the major part of a performance or competition horse’s diet
advice / RESTORATION ROUTINES
Skincare advice for the season ahead
lifestyle / THE FRIESIAN FIGHTBACK
Our A-Z of breeds continues with the Friesian – or Belgian Black
lifestyle / TIME TO MELLOW?
The effect of age and time on wine
lifestyle / IN AND OUT OF THE SADDLE
Events, days out and fun things to do
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