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December Horse&Rider is on sale now! 🎉 [View this email in your browser]( The December issue of Horse&Rider is out today! With British Summer Time an increasingly distant memory, in this issue we look at ways to help you ride out the less-fun months of horse ownership. Knowledge is power, and our winter special has loads of empowering ideas to save you time and help keep your horse and your paddocks looking as good as possible this winter. Turn to p103 to get started. And if all that winter positivity isn’t enough, why not look ahead to the very best part of December? Of course, we mean London International Horse Show. Head to p8 to find out what to expect at this year’s show and for our list of highlight classes not to miss! This issue, we start a new series aimed at supporting anyone caring for horses in their senior years. Whatever you do with your veteran, finding ways to mix up your routine and help him feel good can be tricky – Fizz Tickridge-Marshall, though, is here to help. Turn to p96 to start with her groundwork ideas that, as the team have found, are great for any horse. Find out more in December Horse&Rider, get your copy today! Management 101: old horses Increasing numbers of us are caring for what are – technically – veteran horses. Whether you’ve taken on a schoolmaster or have been a partnership for a decade or more, older horses have many advantages and plenty to offer. In this new series, Fizz takes a holistic look at managing veteran horses Cross the boundaries In this feature, vet and event rider Jess Campbell reveals how to maximise your horse’s training and reap the benefits. Discover what's involved for cross-training, as well as schooling plans you can adapt for your own horse to turn him into a better all-round athlete Cavaletti: three ways If you’re in need of some simple but effective exercises to help you through the winter, Meg Elphick has just the thing for you! All you need is four poles and four cavaletti, these exercises are quick and easy to set up – the perfect addition to your winter schooling sessions Being your best self Riding is so much more than having the practical skills – it’s about managing yourself as well as your horse. With Alison Buttery's expert advice, it’s possible to cultivate a mindset that ensures each ride brings you closer to being the best rider you can be Winter management special: coat care Keep your horse’s coat looking and feeling it’s best this winter with our skin-care tips to keep that healthy showring shine all year round The ultimate Christmas gifts guide for equestrians Whether you’re compiling your own list for Santa or looking for gifts for others or your horse, check out our festive finds Are you winter ready? The short days are drawing in, but there’s still plenty you can do to keep your horse and yard in check over winter. The list may seem tedious, but it does mean you’re one step ahead and fully prepared for those long winter months WIN with December Horse&Rider This month, we've got £1,382 worth of prizes to be won including goodies from Mochara, Mackey, DriRug, Horslyx, Team Bloomfields and Dodson and Horrell! [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](