The April issue of Horse&Rider is out now!

Take a sneak peek of what's inside the April issue of Horse&Rider 👀 [View this email in your browser]( The April issue of Horse&Rider is out now! Matt Hicks is back with three exercises to help perfect your horse’s trot and, in the final part of her arena cross-country series, Felicity Collins discusses acing your lines and stepping up a level. Are you nervous about reintroducing your horse to jumping after some time off? Don’t worry, eventer Georgie Campbell has got you covered with her guide that will boost your horse’s fitness and confidence. Plus, we talk all things medium paces and bring you six secrets to nailing sitting trot. Ensuring your horse is fit enough to ride or compete is probably near the top of your priority list, but how often do you consider your own fitness? Join personal trainer Jo Collins as she explains why rider fitness is so important and shares her cardio workout that’ll improve your performance in the saddle. Mindset coach Alison Buttery is back with her guide to conquering your anxiety and how you can stop it from controlling your decisions. All this and so much more in April Horse&Rider. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your copy today! Hot to trot Trot is the pace that can make or break first impressions. It’s a big-moving, expressive gait that can turn heads and really make people pay attention. The good news is, there’s plenty you can do to improve the trot. Matt Hicks is here to help you ace this pace Fit to ride Have you ever crossed the finish line at an event or reached the end of a lesson and felt really breathless, to the point that you’re relieved it’s over? If the answer’s yes, you’re certainly not alone. Improve your riding fitness to be at the top of your game with personal trainer Jo Collins Conquer your riding anxiety Do you find yourself making excuses, or talking yourself out of riding or going to competitions? If so, you’re not alone. Many riders make excuses, whether we realise it or not, and it can play havoc with our confidence. If this sounds familiar, let’s explore some ways to let go of your excuses and get riding again! Cross-country arena schooling: part five In the previous parts of this series, we’ve planned out and ridden through an arena cross-country schooling session, then introduced our horses to some of the most common fence types – so what’s the next step? International eventer Felicity Collins helps you advance your training WIN with April Horse&Rider This month we have £1,468 worth of prizes to be won! We've got some awesome prizes from Harry Hall, Mountain Horse, Just Togs, Hy Equestrian, Equiveg and Shapleys. You don't want to miss it, get your entry in today! Ditch the drama Reintroducing jumping after time off can be nerve-wracking. Whatever the reason for his break, if your horse has had some time away from work, you’ll need to think about bringing him back and raising his fitness levels before you plan for that first jump Get cracking for spring with our top 10 tips Spring is finally upon us and, boy, do our horses know it! Check out 10 things you can be doing this spring to prepare for the coming months Award ceremony delegates give standing ovation for Ukraine volunteer Ukraine volunteer Charlotte Thorneycroft wins unsung hero award for her work with equine rescue charity [Follow us on Instagram]( [Find us on Facebook]( [View our YouTube]( [Website]( Copyright © 2023 Horse and Rider, All rights reserved. You were subscribed to the newsletter from Horse and Rider Our mailing address is: Horse and Rider Olive Studio Grange RoadFarnham, Surrey GU10 2DQ United Kingdom [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](