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Don't miss out! 🐴 [View this email in your browser]( How often have you considered your horse’s sleep routine? Admittedly, we hadn’t given it a lot of thought either. But this issue we’re yet again reminded that one of the best things about our job, and there are lots of them, is the opportunity to speak to experts in their field who share their amazing knowledge, expanding ours in the process. And so it was that speaking to Anna Haines made us think back over our horsey experiences thus far and reflect differently on many of them, realising that strange bumps and odd behaviour could, quite easily, have been linked to a lack of quality sleep. Much as we all feel better for the right amount of rest, so do our horses, and there’s plenty of ways we can facilitate that, as Anna explains. Whether your passion is to compete in dressage, showing or showjumping, or you’re simply looking to fine-tune the foundations for a more enjoyable ride, our experts have all the tips and tricks you need to know. From ringcraft and etiquette advice to easy exercises that’ll help boost your scores, there’s something for everyone. It's not every day that you’re holding the reflector to get the lighting just right on a 5* winner’s portrait for the cover of a magazine.But last month, after spending the afternoon with Gemma Stevens, that’s exactly what Assistant Editor Sarah found herself doing. Chilli Knight knows he’s a star, and we think you’ll agree he makes a brilliant cover model. Meanwhile, it was fascinating to chat to Gemma about her career – from riding school to British Team pathfinder, and even the Hickstead Derby, it’s an amazing story that she shared with us. Possibly the most amazing part of the day, though, was meeting one of the three Chilli Morning clones, Quattro, who’s based with Gemma – we’ll certainly be watching him, and his ‘brothers’ as their careers progress. All this and so much more in July Horse&Rider – on sale now! Release the pressure Harmony is, arguably, the central aim of dressage. It’s a discipline that’s all about fluid, seamless communication – a communication that, when it's at its very best, is often pretty hard to spot because horse and rider are so completely in tune with one another. In this issue, dressage rider Annabella Pidgley helps you find your horse’s inner peace! A weighty issue With 30–50% of the UK’s equine population considered overweight or obese, many horse owners are unwittingly beginning to see an unhealthy body condition as the norm. Help your horse reach and maintain a healthy weight with advice from nutritionist Emma Short. Check out a snippet of the feature here. Competitive strategy Being able to effectively manage competition nerves is crucial if you want to ride at your best and also enjoy competing with your horse. Alison Buttery explains that resolving competition nerves begins at home. Find out how to tackle competition nerves in July Horse&Rider. Joint decision Despite the fact that in horses it sits much higher in the body, the stifle joint is the equine equivalent of the human knee, and its correct functioning is vital for maintaining soundness. But identifying, diagnosing and treating stifle conditions can be tricky. Vet David Rutherford explains what’s involved. Gold Cup winner secures ticket to top class at HOYS At his first attempt, ex-racehorse and winner of the 2018 Cheltenham Gold Cup Native River has qualified for the SEIB Insurance Brokers Search for a Star to be held at the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) at the NEC, Birmingham, in October. Win with July Horse&Rider! This month we’ve got some amazing prizes up for grabs! Enter on our website for your chance to win a selection of amazing prizes, including a Dodson & Horrell Slim Down Voucher, a pair of SSG Digital gloves and so much more! Horse&Rider magazine - July 2024 £4.75 [Get your copy]( [Facebook icon]( [Instagram icon]( [Website icon]( Copyright (C) 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 Road Farnham, Surrey GU10 2DQ United Kingdom Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe](