February 2012

The February edition of The Equestrian Magazine, on sale 26th January, featuring Pony Racer Joe Doyle, Sarah Kreutzer on learning from your horse, looking after veteran horses, dealing with your first one-day event and much more.

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MIRROR, MIRROR

Sarah Kreutzer is using her communication skills with horses to help autistic youngsters and the business sector

PAINTING PERFECTION

Irish equine artist Tony O’Connor tells us how life has completely changed for him after deciding to give up his sales job and indulge his passion full-time

JOCKEY ON THE RIGHT TRACK

Tipperary teenager Joe Doyle is fast making a name for himself in pony racing – at the age of 15

DOWNS IS ON THE UP!

Racehorse trainer Nick Gifford is following in the footsteps of his father Josh

HEALING HANDS

An insight into the work of vets and students, along with clinical research, at the Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital

FENCES & FASHIONS

How show jumping has evolved and its riderwear has taken on a “catwalk” look

THE REAL WAR HORSES

The World Horse Welfare equines that have given public service

FEELING FRUITY...

Romantic soup and gorgeous dessert for Valentine’s Day

WORK HORSES AND OTHER WONDERS

What’s new on the market

TRAVELLERS’ CHOICE

The Gypsy Cob is the latest in our A-Z of Breeds series

A QUESTION OF BALANCE

Matching wine to food

IN AND OUT OF THE SADDLE

Events, days out and fun things to do

GOLDEN OLDIES

How to care for the veteran horse in colder weather

DIETARY DECISIONS

Managing your horse’s diet is a surefire way of warding off potential health problems

HOW TO GET THE LOOK

Stay stunning in the saddle with our top beauty tips

SYNTHETIC v LEATHER

Are synthetic saddles and bridles finally offering a more credible alternative to leather?

THE BIG EVENT

Michael and Trish Ryan have tips on preparing for your first one-day event

PROTECT AND SURVIVE

Tips on buying hats and body protectors to ensure your own safety

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March 2012

Check out what we've got for you in the March 2012 edition of The Equestrian/Ireland's Equestrian on sale 23rd February in all good newsagents.

January 2012

The January edition of The Equestrian Magazine, on sale 29th December, featuring Olympic hopeful Amy Stovold, Irish Huntsman Rupert Macauley, Steven Spielberg's War Horse, British Military Tournament picture special, Alex Duffy on his German adventure and much more.

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.

November 2011

In the November edition, on sale 27th October, we talk to Irish Apprentice's Brian Purcell, Paramedic Mike Crockford, and John Tytler Thompson who's vision of a horse brought him back from the brink following a stroke. Plus we have the usual round up of reports including HOYS as well as Christmas gift ideas, diet essentials for your horse and much more.

October 2011

In the October issue we meet three women who got their first horse in their forties, Anna Bruce talks to Minette Rice Edwards about her training techniques plus we have our usual round up of new products and recent events and a whole load of advice on all sorts of subjects.