Your Horse

Your Horse inspires its readers to enjoy every second in the saddle. Written by a team of passionate equestrian experts, Your Horse magazine helps you improve your riding, care for your horses and stay up to date on the latest gear. We also encourage you to try new and exciting adventures! Our three main areas of content are: Riding advice: From the best riders and trainers in the world Horse care advice: Expert tips and advice on all aspects of horse care Buying Advice: Helping you spend your money with confidence Your Horse magazine: share our passion for horses.

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This month’s highlights…

IMPORTANT READER MESSAGE

HORSE talk • Here’s what you need to know about this month

RESCUE UPDATE • When South Wales Police Horse Ruby left the force early due to arthritis, the six-year-old wasn’t ready for a life of leisure. The striking 17hh bay Clydesdale mare arrived at HorseWorld in Bristol in August 2025 and has become a much-loved member of the charity’s Discovery team, providing equine-assisted learning.

MIND YOUR money • The cost of keeping a horse continues to rocket, regardless of whether you’re riding predominantly for pleasure or aiming to compete. Charlotte Cooper explores how to make savings without compromising your horse’s welfare

15 THRIFTY AND NIFTY TIPS FOR RIDERS

Challenger check-in • Our #Hack1000Miles riders have been busy this month…

SEND a selfie • Send in your pics!

LOUISE ROSE • How I make it work: My horse is stabled at a private yard, where the community is special and there is access to some fantastic riding

THE GREATEST grey • Sharp, flighty and never the easiest horse to handle, Ballaghmor Class became one of eventing’s all-time greats. As the 19-year-old steps back from top-level competition, Oliver Townend tells Gemma Redrup about 15 extraordinary years with the horse who will always retain his throne directly opposite his bedroom window

BALLAGHMOR CLASS IN NUMBERS

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YOUR HORSE meets SIMON GRIEVE The ride of his life! • From a terrified first riding lesson and a bruising encounter with rugby, to five-star eventing, Mont Blanc and a social media following he never saw coming — Simon Grieve has certainly lived life at full gallop. He tells Gemma Redrup about the highs, the setbacks and why enjoying the ride matters most

THE main EVENT • We’ve got Olympic champions and eventing legends, plus jaw-dropping stunts and spectacular bridleless jumping. Discover what’s in store in the WeatherBeeta Main Arena on Saturday and Sunday

ARENA 2 is back! • More expert advice, inspiring demonstrations and practical training ideas await in Arena 2, with a packed line-up of riders, trainers and specialists ready to share their knowledge, showcase their skills and give you plenty to take home and try with your own horse

PERFECT YOUR TURNOUT SKILLS

Don’t miss these! • Don’t just shop and watch — get stuck in! Here’s our guide to seven extra experiences, attractions and must-do moments to add to your Your Horse Live itinerary

Star SPOTTING • Take this page around the show and collect autographs from all your favourite riders as you meet them!

YOU’VE GOT THE power • The key to developing bigger, more expressive paces isn’t simply asking your horse to go forward. Dan Greenwood explains how working on balance, engagement and range first can help unlock the next level of training

REMEMBER: BALANCE BEFORE POWER

Lessons learned

THE QUESTIONS poles ASK • Poles require a horse to think as well as move — and you don’t need complicated layouts or lots of equipment to make a session count. Equestrian coach Nina Gill explains how to use just a few poles to help improve your horse’s coordination, balance, rhythm and spatial...