September 2021

Get to grips with basic elements of a dressage test that’ll give your marks a huge boost and check out Pony Nuts’ top tips for jumping clear on grass – it’s sure to set you up perfectly for summer comps. Feel nervous about hacking or riding a different pony? We’ve got loads of great advice on how to be bold in the saddle, too.

Follow This Esme’s step-by-step guide to getting your tack sparkling clean – it’ll make you look mega-smart in the show ring! Fancy trying something new with your fave pony? Check out our easy exercise to teach him flying changes and you’ll nail it in no time.

Summer’s the perfect time to spruce up your arena, so take a look at our top tips on how to make the most of what you’ve got, as well as our fave jump sets. Plus, get to know Ruby Hughes in an exclusive interview and find out all about her ambitions – do you know which famous horse she’s been lucky enough to ride?

Go for gold and test your knowledge of Team GB equestrian athletes in the Olympics quiz. Have a go at this month’s PONY academy test, too. There are some mega prizes to be won by Spirit super-fans, including Playmobil sets and a Nintendo Switch Lite – so don’t miss out!

The September issue even comes with super-useful sticky notes and one of our fave books from Stacey Gregg, The Thunderbolt Pony.