September 2022

Jump into our riding section with This Esme’s help improving your pony’s accuracy. The best bit of Esme and Joey’s exercise is that you only need two poles and a set of wings to give it a go! Perfect your flatwork with the second instalment of our next level riding series and step up your schooling, or go back to basics with our guide to aceing diagonals. Want to test your riding skills out of the saddle? Why not have a go at our super fun quiz and see how good your riding terminology is?

If you need some help planning your perfect pony-themed summer, then look no further than our summer of fun feature – 50 horsey things to do while you’ve got some time off school. Summer’s also a great time to practise your cross-country skills with your fave pony, but make sure you’ve got your studs ready to avoid any slips or trips. Pony Nuts is on hand to help with her ultimate guide to studs. And it’s not just your pony who needs to stay safe, it’s you, too! We’ve got all the info you need on body protectors, from how to choose and fit one to how to look after it so you can carry on training to be the best rider you can be.

Ever wanted to raise money for your favourite horsey charity but not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered with our super-inspirational guide to raising some charity funds and having fun at the same time. It may be just the start of summer but it’s never too early to start planning next year’s ultimate school looks with our pick of back-to-school horsey products – we’ll make sure you look fab this September.

Don’t miss our awesome prizes up for grabs this month, we’re giving one lucky reader a chance to design their own t-shirt, fully customised with your own horsey pattern. Plus, there’s loads of goodies up for grabs, including a This Esme grooming kit, a super-colourful Derby House bundle and loads more.

This month also comes with fantastic horsey book to read on your summer hols and a huge poster of Joe Stockdale – you won’t want to miss it!