Riding school reject becomes national champion

Signs you're a high-functioning anxious rider; get weight loss back on track; Piggy March's warm-up routine; how to give-and-retake the reins [Can't read this email properly?]( "The first time I rode him I cried" Against all the odds, a former riding school reject has claimed the national champion title in horseback archery. The 14-year-old pony's bucking meant he was no longer suitable for use in the riding school, so he was offered to former riding school instructor Emily. Her interest in horseback archery was piqued by a new client she was teaching — and it all snowballed from there... [TELL ME MORE]( Feel stressed, lacking confidence or questioning yourself? Then you could have high-functioning anxiety. Whilst you might be able to function — i.e. deal with work, your personal life, and look after your horse — equestrians with this condition are emotionally, mentally and physically drained for the majority of the time. [WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?]( Why equine weight loss stalls — and what to do about it If your horse needs to lose weight but, despite your best efforts and current feeding and management plan, it isn't happening, there are two different approaches you can take. [WHAT CAN I DO?]( Burghley winner's showjumping competition warm-up routine Piggy March explains what she does on the day to give herself the best chance of a successful clear round in the showjumping ring — and you can do it too. [LET'S SEE]( How to give-and-retake the reins It's a tricky move to nail in a dressage test, but international dressage rider Sarah Higgins is here to explain what it is, how to ride it, and what to do if it doesn't go quite right. [TEACH ME]( Doing your bit to prevent waste and protect the planet During National Recycling Week, one feed company shares why ditching plastic isn't necessarily the answer... [FIND OUT MORE]( This message was brought to you from Your Horse Magazine a Kelsey Media Brand © Kelsey Media Ltd,The Granary, Down's Court, Yalding, Maidstone, ME18 8AL Registered in England No. 05822990. Please do not reply to this message as this email was sent from an unmonitored e-mail address. Please read our privacy policy for more information on how we process your personal information. [Unsubscribe](