December 2011

In the December edition, on sale 24th November, we talk to Natasha Baker about her 2012 Paralympic hopes, Niamh O'Reilly meets father and daughter artists Kenneth and Susan Webb, we have advice on feeding your horse correctly, the dos and don'ts of buying a horse, plus the usual round up of events, fashion, food and much, much more.

The Equestrian December 2011 Covers

people / MOUNTED ON CANVAS

Ireland-based father and daughter Kenneth and Susan Webb have both built up reputations as equestrian artists – but, they reveal, he came to horses late in life while she took up painting early

lifestyle / THE SEASON WRAPPED UP

More weird and wonderful Christmas gifts for friends and family

people / GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY

Natasha Baker has already notched up two gold medals in the Para-equestrian European Championships – now, she tells us about her hopes for next year’s Paralympics

lifestyle / HORSES & HERITAGE

Irish horse fairs through the lens of Siobhán English

advice / HOT TIPS FOR A COLD SNAP

As winter looms, we learn about the importance of fibre in the equine diet

advice / A HORSE TO SUIT

New series featuring tips for riders and owners from Michael and Trish Ryan

people / DEDICATED TO DRESSAGE

Dane Rawlins has not only made dressage an international event at Hickstead, but is also progressing his own riding career with a move from the British to the Irish team

advice / INSURANCE COVERED

Tips for trailer and horsebox owners on insurance and maintenance

lifestyle / CINDERS... YOU SHALL GO TO THE BALL

With Christmas and all those parties just around the corner, we show you how to create the right look and pick some of the best frocks for the festive season

lifestyle / TRUE ART IN THE RING

A new book and exhibition celebrate the history of horses in the circus – as seen in art

lifestyle / CHRISTMAS CRACKLING

Aga brings us two festive-season recipes that break with tradition

lifestyle / BETWEEN THE COVERS

The ideal Christmas presents – the year’s best equestrian books

people / A CAREER IN HORSES

We meet show rider and producer Sue-Helen Shuttleworth

lifestyle / A BRITISH SURVIVOR

Our A-Z of horse breeds continues with the Exmoor pony

lifestyle / SNIFFING OUT A GOOD ’UN

The significance of smell in determining a decent wine

lifestyle / IN AND OUT OF THE SADDLE

Events, days out and fun things to do

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