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Welcome
This month's highlights…
HORSE talk • Here's what you need to know about this month
RESCUE UPDATE • Former racehorse Glorious, who was trampled on an overloaded lorry, makes miracle recovery following many months of patient treatment
INJURED LOOSE LONDON CAVALRY HORSE RETIRES
WHAT. WAS. THAT? • Loud noises and strange, unexpected sounds can happen at any moment, potentially spooking a horse and triggering their natural flight instinct. Charlotte Cooper finds out how to turn a noise-sensitive mount into a steady neddy to ensure a confident ride
HORSES’ HEARING… THE FACTS
HOW OTHER RIDERS DID IT • Five #Hack1000Miles challengers share how they helped a hacking partner become less sensitive to noise
Our #Hack1000Miles challengers have been super busy again this month…
SEND a selfie • Send in your pics!
YOUR HORSE meets Becky Moody • Britain's new dressage golden girl and star of this year's Your Horse Live tells Julie Harding about the defining moments of her career, how she nearly sold her beloved Olympic medal-winning ‘Bomb’, and why she doesn't mind surprises
ALL ABOUT… JAGERBOMB'S DAM
5 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT BECKY MOODY
LET THE magic BEGIN! • Kicking off the weekend in style, Friday's SEIB Main Arena action sets the tone for an unmissable three days with a showing extravaganza and an afternoon jam-packed with marvellous masterclasses
The following in-hand winners will be crowned:
HALL OF FAME
COME AND MEET ‘BOMB’
TAKING CENTRE stage • Top names promise big performances and, with the likes of Becky Moody, Oliver Townend and Ben Atkinson starring in the SEIB Main Arena, an unforgettable weekend awaits
DON'T MISS THIS!
LEARN FROM THE BEST • Opportunities to benefit from the wisdom of great people such as showing star Katie Jerram-Hunnable, farrier Sam Dracott, liberty artist Ben Atkinson and free rider Emma Massingale don't come along all that often — and we've got them all, plus other pros, in the same place!
PLUS ALL THIS!
FRONT ROW SEATS • The terrific trio behind the Shut Up and Ride podcast are taking over the stage this year and it promises to be a brilliant mix of inspiring, insightful and hilarious — probably all at the same time!
READY, SET, shop! • With more than 300 tradestands to browse, we've got all your equestrian shopping needs covered
BIG AND beautiful • Get up close and personal with some of the biggest equines in the world at the Heavy Horse Yard
IT TAKES A village • It wouldn't be Your Horse Live without our ever-popular Rescue Village, where the equine residents love all the attention and can't wait to say hello
GRAB A STICK AND RIDE LIKE THE WIND!
COME SAY HELLO!
THE MANE event • Hold onto your hats — this isn't your average day at the stables! You'll be talking about Your Horse Live long after closing. Here are a few important details to help you have the best time ever
TAKE YOUR SEATS
ARE YOU IN? TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!
TRUST THOSE brakes • Confidence comes from trusting your skills because if you know you can stop, going forward doesn't feel so nerve-wracking....