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October Horse&Rider is out today! 🎉 [View this email in your browser]( The October issue of Horse&Rider is out today! Whether you’re mourning the passing of summer (despite its mostly terrible weather) or excited in anticipation of the change of season, autumn is definitely around the corner. We always think there’s something magical about September – cool, crisp mornings followed by (if you’re lucky) sunny days. Good ground to blow away the cobwebs and still enough light to ride after work. It pays to be prepared for what’s coming, and we have you covered with everything from clipping essentials to the best bedding options on the market, via coat care and how to avoid autumn laminitis. If you’re planning an autumn competition campaign, Alison Buttery’s advice for managing show-day nerves will be invaluable. And if it’s your horse’s nerves you’re most concerned about, we explore how to make travelling a more relaxing experience for him. Find out more in October Horse&Rider, get your copy today! Polework with purpose: short and sweet Adding polework to your horse's exercise regime is a must, no matter your chosen discipline. It's a fun way to test your skills and there are endless layouts to try! Give Nina's giant layout a go and add some spice into your horse's life Find your focus It's perfectly natural to feel a whirlwind of emotions on competition day – excitement, anticipation and even a little anxiety. Alison Buttery explains how a shift in thinking can banish negativity and turn nerves into focus and confidence so you can fully enjoy competing A warm welcome Do you sometimes get a bit lost with what to do when you're warming up or cooling down your horse? Jess Campbell explains why the first and last 10-15 minutes of riding time are probably the most important of all Taking back control There's nothing more frustrating than your horse dropping a leg and rolling a pole one fence from the finish. Teach your horse care and accuracy around a showjumping course with eventer Phoebe Locke The danger within worming What will we do when our wormers stop working? Wormer resistance is a growing problem but it's not too late to take action, explains expert Claire Shand WIN with October Horse&Rider This month, we've got £1,564 worth of prizes to be won including goodies from Mackey, SSG Gloves, Just Chaps, Elico, Rockies and Cavallo! Take your horse on holiday There’s still time to book a summer or autumn break for you and your horse and we have five fantastic destinations to help you start your planning – whether for this year or next Ballaghmor Class gives Oliver Townend his third Burghley victory Topping the leader board at this year’s Burghley Horse Trials was the unstoppable Oliver Townend and his “horse of a lifetime” Ballaghmor Class [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](