Your guide to the summer season
27 February 2002
Don’t miss Horse & Hound’s 184-page second show special this week, which includes a full guide to the summer season
Packed with expert advice on how to make the most of the comingyear, Horse & Hound’s second show number (28 February) is vital reading for all competitors.
This week’s issue includes a 24-page directory of show dates during June and July, plus profiles and advice from top professionals in all disciplines.
For dressage competitors Olympic gold medalist Anky Van Grunsven reveals how to create the perfect outline, while the important relationship between top riders and trainers is also discussed.
Show jumpers can look forward to top tips fromGraham Fletcher in a training session with top junior rider, Louise Pavitt, plus Peter Murphy talks about why technique is vital to the successful jumper.
Showing enthusiasts won’t want to miss Lynn Russell’s first column, plus an interview withshowing producer Kirstine Douglas, who has proven a new face can become establish among showing’s hardcore. And there’s an easy guide to unravelling the maze of showing societies.
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
Other features this week include:
- Australian eventer Stuart Tinney’s plans for WEG
- How BEF plans could help Britain’s eventing teams
- Where next for the endurance world?
- Why reining is enjoying such success and how you can join in
- Profile on flamboyant carriage driver Gary Docking
So don’t forget to place an order with your newsagent for the 28 February issue, or click here to subscribe and enjoy Horse & Hound delivered to your door every week.
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Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.