Start your competition season on a high! 🎉

Plus, the latest equestrian news, training tips and more... [View this email in your browser]( Compete with confidence! Many riders struggle with nerves and performance anxiety when competing, which can feel debilitating. Nerves are even more likely to affect you if you've had a period of time off over the winter. But anxiety – a feeling of unease, worry or fear about something that might happen in the future – is an entirely normal response to stress. Alison Buttery helps you start your competition season on a high. Spring into action Has your yard emerged from winter looking a little worse for wear? Now is prime time to give the place a good deep clean and we have some top tips to get you started. Next level hacking With daylight hours increasing, many of us are starting to do more hacking, as it's easier to get out before or after work. But hacking can be much more than just a stroll on a long rein! Here's how to get the most from your hacks. Research aims to improve care of equines with PPID The Royal Veterinary College is currently working on a research project to assess how the treatment of horses with the drug pergolide affects quality of life. WIN a bundle from Equilibrium! There's still time to enter this epic giveaway from Equilibrium products! Enter on our website to be in with a chance of winning these awesome products, including a Massage Pad Heatsense! New championships to promote Irish Draughts planned for 2024 British Horse Feeds (BHF), in collaboration with the Irish Draught Horse Society (IDHS) (GB), is to run a new showing series in 2024 specifically for Irish draught horses, with classes taking place at 12 qualifying shows between March and June 2024. Get ready for your next horsey outing Whether you're venturing to a competition, lesson, fun ride, venue hire or hack, there’s a surprising amount of admin involved in getting going without a hitch. Follow our top tips, then download our pre-outing checklist to ensure you're as organised as possible for your next venture. [Follow us on Instagram]( [Follow us on Instagram]( [Find us on Facebook]( [Find us on Facebook]( [Visit our website]( [Visit our website]( Copyright © 2024 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](.