Horse&Rider Magazine – June 2026

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The unexpected rise in equine flu cases this spring has many people feeling nervous, and looking back to the epidemic of 2019, where more than 200 yards were affected across the country. This issue, we spoke to the Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance team at the University of Cambridge, whose responsibility it is to monitor outbreaks.

Their advice couldn’t be more timely, with cases confirmed in 15 counties at the time of writing. And it’s not just unvaccinated horses who are at risk – turn to page 74 to find out more and discover how to help reduce the risk to the horses at your yard.

If you are looking to get out on the cross-country course this summer, then we’ve got just the thing. Eventing expert Nicola Wilson shares 8 ways you can build up your confidence so that you’ll be feeling ready for the season ahead.

The June issue of Horse&Rider is jam-packed with advice from our ultimate hacking guide, top showing tips, to improving your horse’s way of going and jumping skills. Plus, if you’re tight on time, we’ve got the perfect 10-minute exercise for you to have a go at next time you’re in the school. With the competition season starting, we have expert advice from judge and trainer Simon Luck who shares his top turnout tips to help you and your horse stand out in the showring. Plus, Meg Elphick shares her competition preparation tips so that you can ensure show day success.

We speak to the legendary ladies, Jade Holland Cooper and Laura Collett as we go behind the scenes on a photoshoot celebrating Laura Collett’s extraordinary success for the Legends In Motion Campaign, conceived by Jade as “a way to celebrate women who are redefining British equestrianism with strength, elegance and modern heritage”.

This issue of Horse&Rider comes with a our spring/summer gear guide! We’ve been busy rounding up the best options for a wardrobe refresh, as well as the latest technical kit, from stirrups to hats and saddles, and even cooling products for your horse. The 36-page magazine is free with this issue, and we hope you enjoy it!