WHAT'S IN THE FEBRUARY ISSUE OF HORSE?

FIND OUT WHAT'S IN THIS MONTH'S HORSE MAGAZINE:

• New year: Time to get your horse in gear by following our fitness plan
• Stay safe in the saddle: Control his winter high spirits
• Never stop riding: Take advice from those over 50 and still winning
• News report: Is there cruelty in Arab showing?
• Protect your horse's legs when riding on different surfaces
• Interview: How did Michael Eilberg make it to the top in three years?
• Jump-start your riding year, with the best in resolutions
• Build a strong bond with your horse, thanks to Emma Massingale
• Dressage training Hannah Biggs helps you introduce lateral work
• Transform a difficult loader, with our expert advice
• Be inspired to go riding in...New Zealand!
• Tail end – 12 New Years Resolutions you're not to break before Saturday…

And there's much, much more...

Training:

• 10 ways to jump clear indoors
• How to use dressage to improve your horses jump – and vice versa
• Train a young horse to lead politely
• Discover working hunter secrets with Louise Bell
• One 10 minute exercise that will get your horse off his forehand

Horse sense:

• Vet report: How to spot poisonous plants, and treat a poisoned horse
• It's easy when you know how to… fit a bridle. Is yours correct?
• Laminitis casebook: How clever management helped a cob recover
• Rain scald: Expert help on treatment and prevention

Tack shop:

• Stable style: The best in quilted clothing
• Tried and tested: Readers put warm riding gloves on test
• Buyers' guide: Find the right body protector for you

Exclusive competitions:

• Giveaways: Loads of ace prizes up for grabs!

Regulars:

• News update and diary
• Equestrian goddess
• Galloping gallery
• New products
• Your letters

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Around £150,000 worth of stock stolen from Zebra Products

Around £150,000 worth of equestrian stock has been stolen from Zebra Products in Flintshire

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Questions & Answers

If you have an equestrian query on any topic, from competing to horsecare, transport to tack, Horse can help. Please send your question to the Horse team at joanna_browne@ipcmedia.com, putting 'Q & A' in the subject menu.

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READER RANT: Collecting ring etiquette

Do bad manners in the warm-up arena make your blood boil?

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INTERVIEW: Oliver Townend

Oliver answers his critics, and tells HORSE how he copes with the ups and downs of eventing. Read the article HERE, which first appeared in HORSE magazine's May 2011 issue

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VET REPORT: How to keep your horse sound

Recent research shows lameness is the most common equine problem in the UK, so follow vet Mark Tabachnik's tips to keep your horse sound this summer

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