The Equestrian March 2012

FROM TODDLER TO TATTLETON
Gemma Tattersall is not only an up-and-coming event rider, but also runs Chris Stone’s Tattleton Stud

TIPS FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH
The benefits of a comfortable bit and new designs to tackle old problems

FLORIDA FORTUNES
Irish show jumper Andrew Bourns has moved to the United States but acknowledges the debt he owes to his homeland

LASTING THE DISTANCE
What to wear for the increasingly popular sport of endurance riding

A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN
British dressage meets South African show jumping in the marriage of Alice and Alex Peternell

WHOLE YARD APPROACH
Why combining faecal worm egg counts with a common-sense management approach is the best way to tackle worms

BOUNCE FACTORS AND REAL FRILLS
Rider underwear to give you comfort, ensure stick-ability and make you feel good

TIME TO TAKE CONTROL!
Getting the message across about sweet itch

FROOTI-LICIOUS
Aga brings us two saucy, little dishes

INSIDE STORY
How probiotic supplements can keep your horse healthy

CHANGING LIVES
Ireland’s first therapeutic riding coaching course is teaching the teachers to help the disadvantaged

MURPHY’S LAW
Michael and Trish Ryan on what to do when things go wrong

WELCOME VISITOR
He was once a diver plunging into the oceans of the world, but now Bruce Hewett is an equine osteopath with an empathy for his patients

HOT FOR SPRING
Latest on the market as a new season approaches

VICTORY FOR VERSATILITY
The Haflinger stars in our A-Z of Breeds series this month

A-Z FOR THE CONNOISSEUR
Wine-tasting terms explained

WHAT’S ON
Events, days out and fun things to do