June 2012

June 2012 issue of The Equestrian / Ireland's Equestrian is on sale 24th May in all good newsagents.

THE WRITE DECISION

Sean Hennessy has drawn on his own experiences in Mexico and on the polo field to turn author with his novel The Polo Affair

HOT GEAR FOR SUMMER

Some of the latest products on the market

COMPASSIONATE COMPETITOR

South African-born British dressage team gold medallist Emile Faurie talks about his foundation offering disadvantaged children the chance to ride

THE BARE ESSENTIALS

Take the worry out of slipping into beachwear when you’re leaving the yard behind for a holiday in the sun

PARTNER IN POLO

Jodie Kidd talks about her journey from the catwalk to the polo field – and life as a mother

FIT FOR PURPOSE

With a horse’s lower leg particularly prone to injury, we get some tips on how to provide the best protection with boots and wraps

DOMESTICATION TO RECREATION

The British Museum’s new exhibition tracing the horse’s role in the history of civilisation

SITTING PRETTY

Nikki Newcombe tells us how she made a career out of her love of horses – with Bliss of London establishing itself in the saddle-making business very quickly

IT’S A PIECE OF CAKE!

Aga’s expert brings us prawn and crab Thai fishcakes and chocolate and raspberry cheesecake recipes this month

HARNESSING RESOURCES

Our style guide to what to wear for carriage driving

TAKING CONTROL

Sarah Howard explains how Parelli’s natural horsemanship programme helped one difficult horse – and its new companions

BACK FROM THE FRONT

Once a desert war horse, the Kathiawari is the star of our A-Z of Breeds series this month

WHAT’S ON

Events, days out and fun things to do

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