The Equestrian September 12

THE TOPS IN IRELAND
The Dublin Horse Show in words and pictures, from the equestrian action to Ladies’ Day fashions

BEHIND THE JARGON
Why retailers qualified as SQPs have your horse’s best interests at heart when giving advice on worming

EQUESTRIAN’S SISTER ACT
We find out how sisters Joanne and Hannah Eccles have reached the heights, becoming the world’s top two female vaulters

READY, WILLING AND ABLE
Lowdown on all the British and Irish riders taking part in the Paralympics

FORMAL - OR JUST FOR FUN?
What to wear for cross-country, whether affiliated competitions or an informal local event

FILL 'EM WITH FIBRE
The many brands currently available that are designed to bring fibre to your horse or pony’s diet.

NEVER LOOK A GIFT HORSE..?
The Society of Master Saddlers begins a new Equestrian series by giving advice on buying a horse - and whether tack included in the price is a good deal

A HORSY HEAVEN
The South African riding holiday where you can view zebras, giraffes and antelopes from the saddle, and enjoy culinary delights out of it

PIG OUT ON PORK!
Our friends at Aga bring us a pork and apple combination, followed by a yummy apple and date lattice

KEEPING YOUR HORSE IN TRIM
Top clip tips

BLINGING IN THE RAIN
It might be pouring down, but you can still look stylish

BOXING CLEVER
After years of success riding in pony championships, Jordan Whittaker tells us why she has taken a shopfloor job with her mother’s horsebox company

RIGHT COURSE FOR GREENWICH
How the host borough of Olympics and Paralympics equestrian events is ensuring a horsy legacy

MYSTERIES OF THE DESERT
Unravelling the history of the Namib Desert horse in our A-Z of Breeds series

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

WIN! WIN! WIN!
Our competitions give you the chance to scoop some fabulous prizes. Up for grabs this month are tickets to Your Horse Live, with Olympic gold medal winners Charlotte Dujardin and Carl Hester among the headliners, and pairs of Easyboot Glove Back Country hoof boots for your equine friend.