{"id":16654,"title":"Western Horse UK | February 2022","description":"What's inside the February issue of Western Horse UK. If you love looking at foal pics, then this is the issue for you; of course, we also have some interesting articles to read about them too.","content":"<p>Hello and welcome to the first issue of 2022<\/p><p>If you love looking at foal pics, then this is the issue for you; of course, we also have some interesting articles to read about them too.<\/p><p>Stephanie Denton of Dreamcoat Sports Horses shares her experience to ensure foals grow up to be smart, sensible, and trainable adults. If you are thinking of purchasing a foal, then Gabrielle Hughes of Golden Triangle Stud walks us through choosing a foal and getting ready to take it home. Nikki Pursey answers all your AI questions in 'Ask the Vet'.<\/p><p>Our feature articles include looking at western fashion with Melanie Fielden and trail riding tips with Geronimo Guest Ranch for those dreaming of a ranch holiday.<\/p><p>Our coaching and training articles in this issue are brought to you by Ben Longwell and Barbra Schulte. Ben continues the 5 Fundamentals, this time looking at balance and strength, and Barbra has exercises to release tension - yours!<\/p><p>Happy trails!<\/p><p><strong>Front Cover Picture<\/strong> | Picture courtesy of St\u00e9phanie Denton of Dreamcoat Sports Horses. Read Foal ABCs on page 8.<\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/horsemanship-journal.com\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Never Miss An Issue<\/a><\/strong><\/p><h2>Western Horse UK | Contents<\/h2><h3><strong>Cover Stories<\/strong><\/h3><p>\u00a06 <strong>Ask the Vet<\/strong> | AI in Horses<\/p><p>\u00a08 <strong>St\u00e9phanie Denton<\/strong> | Foal ABCs<\/p><p>12 <strong>Gabrielle Hughs<\/strong> | Choosing a Foal<\/p><p>26 <strong>Ben Longwell<\/strong> | 5 Fundamentals - Balance and Strength<\/p><h3><strong>Features<\/strong><\/h3><p>16 <strong>Kimberly Dunn<\/strong> | What is Confidence<\/p><p>22 <strong>Kate and Archie <\/strong>| Putting our horses first can be the hardest thing<\/p><p>24 <strong>From Ranch to High Street<\/strong> | A Subtle Approach to western fashion<\/p><p>5 Dreaming of a Ranch Holiday | Useful Riding Tips for Trail Riders<\/p><h3><strong>Regulars<\/strong><\/h3><p>18 <a href=\"https:\/\/horsemanship-journal.com\/articles\/western-horse-business-directory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Western Horse Business Directory<\/a><\/p><p>Your UK Guide to Western Trainers, Coaches, Tack and Equipment<\/p><p>20 <strong>Barbra Schulte<\/strong> | Exercises to Release Tension<\/p><p>28 <strong>Western Riding 101<\/strong> | Showmanship and Halter<\/p><h3>Community<\/h3><p>34 Western Equestrian Society<\/p>","urlTitle":"western-horse-uk-february-2022","url":"\/blog\/western-horse-uk-february-2022\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/western-horse-uk-february-2022\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/curiousequestrian.teemill.com\/blog\/western-horse-uk-february-2022\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1645284707,"updatedAt":1645890561,"publishedAt":1645890561,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":42230,"name":"Curious Equestrian"},"tags":[],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/vz4l1groltuvs8aivbcbkhqi1qdogbzcacw4ixqcfk6if0i7.jpeg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/vz4l1groltuvs8aivbcbkhqi1qdogbzcacw4ixqcfk6if0i7.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/vz4l1groltuvs8aivbcbkhqi1qdogbzcacw4ixqcfk6if0i7.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"Western Horse UK | February 2022","metaDescription":"What's inside the February issue of Western Horse UK magazine. 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