The Equestrian November 2011

The November 2011 edition of The Equestrian Magazine featuring...

people / THEY TOLD HIM: YOU'RE HIRED!
Brian Purcell, from Irish television's The Apprentice, tells us how riding has become an important part of his life

people / IN THE RISK BUSINESS
Juliet Redfern followed a horse-mad childhood by finding work in the equestrian industry - in bloodstock insurance

advice / DIET ESSENTIALS
The six key nutrients your horse needs for good health and how to ensure it gets them

people / A FEAT OF ENDURANCE
John Tytler Thomson reveals how the vision of a horse brought him back from the brink as he lay paralysed and close to death in hospital

lifestyle / STIRRING IT UP FOR THE BIG DAY!
Hearty winter fare and Christmas puddings

lifestyle / BLINGLE BELLES
Our guide to jewellery that will make the perfect Christmas gift

people / UNSUNG HERO
Paramedic Mike Crockford is a life-saver for some of those who ride - whether at local level or internationally

lifestyle / COLORADO HERE WE COME!
We get to experience two ranching holidays

lifestyle / PRESENTS ON PARADE
Some great gift ideas for Christmas - from gilets and riding gloves to horsy books and foil-wrapped tit-bits

advice / STRONG AND HEALTHY
Products to keep joints in good shape this winter

people / RIDER ON THE RIGHT TREC
Gwen Bastian has raised the profile of TREC in Ireland and looks forward to the next stage

lifestyle / RACING - A SURE BET?
The British Racing School's foundation apprenticeship offers a guaranteed job

lifestyle / ALL FINE AND DANDY
Latest products on the market

advice / BANISH THE YELLOW PERIL
Watch out for ragwort when feeding your horse hay this winter

lifestyle / UP HILL & DOWN DALE
The Dales pony is featured in our A-Z of horse breeds

lifestyle / THE LOOK OF EXCELLENCE
Why sight is as significant as taste in judging wine

lifestyle / IN AND OUT OF THE SADDLE
Events, days out and fun things to do