ES Magazine - April 01, 2021

In this issue

A mental health Why dressage riders can suffer from poor mental health and how to seek help.

Use your head How riding hats are tested – and understanding the different standards and jargon.

Delight and frustration as sport allowed to start

Law made public three days before the restart had an unexpected omission on indoor arenas

3 mins

EHV: last British horses due to leave Valencia

One more horse has died, but there have been no new reported outbreaks of the virus linked to shows in Spain

2 mins

‘Stay local' as showing prepares for restart

An updated guide for organisers has been released as competition is allowed to get going again after lockdown

2 mins

Time to tackle tricky topics in a different way to save lives

Fresh advice is available to help vets broach the challenging issue of equine obesity with owners

3 mins

Study's findings on the online ‘experts'

Research indicates those who shout loudest on equestrian social media are those who have the least knowledge

2 mins

‘Ridiculous? It's really off the scale'

Mark Phillips reviews the current global travel and competition challenges

3 mins

‘Ring rustiness is a reality for us all'

Laura Tomlinson on preparing mentally for the restart of competitions

3 mins

‘Reputation is an important asset'

Rebecca Penny on the resumption of shows and social media blunders

3 mins

Finding the key

Nearly every rider has experienced a horse that pulls like a train – and it’s not an enjoyable feeling. Lucy Elder talks to those who have found the key to famously strong horses and how these blossomed into wonderful partnerships

7 mins

Tobago proves unbeatable

Daniel Deusser’s unbelievable winning streak continues in the penultimate week of the Florida series

4 mins

Read all stories from ES Magazine

ES Magazine Description:

Launched in 1987, ES Magazine is an iconic brand designed for sophisticated, culturally-aware Londoners. It celebrates the thriving culture, art, fashion, beauty, food, film and theatre scenes in London. Published every Thursday and Friday with the Evening Standard, ES Magazine beats the weekend supplements by capturing the attention of the reader as spirits are lifting into the weekend.