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It ' s been a busy month for the equestrian community , with much of our news stories delivered on a positive note , which includes the fact we are now so close to the government relinquishing lockdown restrictions , which helps our industry regain historic momentum once again .
It ' s hard to think we ' ve lived through a period that will be looked upon as a significant part in history for many years to come . As our beloved equestrian events return , we look forward to Hickstead ' s calendar resuming ( all be it a little different this year ), Royal Windsor Horse Show , Horse of the Year Show and Olympia , The London International Horse Show . All of which will be welcoming spectators .
The Longines Global Champions Tour is one of my personal favourites , where we get to see top-class action unfold , from worldclass horse and rider combinations on our screens thanks to modern-day technology ! You can follow this under our ' event reports ' category on the website .
Our team was shocked to hear of two young equestrians passing this month , Gracie Spinks and Tiggy Hancock , who were incredibly talented and loved by many . Although the incidents were not related , they happened only a few days apart . Tributes have been made , with Team Ireland wearing yellow out of respect for young Tiggy . Occasions such as these genuinely remind us how precious and short life can be . Seize the day , and grab opportunities with both hands , as you never know what day may be our last . Our thoughts are with families and friends who were close to both young ladies .
Sir Lee Pearson CBE announced the loss of his
Paralympic and World Championship horse , Gentleman , on the 20th of June . Tributes were made for the equine on social media , with hundreds of followers leaving heartfelt messages . Since Gentleman ' s retirement , he lived his remaining days in the care of Lorna Harvey before his passing .
As I ' m writing this , we eagerly await the Tokyo Games official Team GB horse and rider announcement . It ' s truly amazing to see the line-up of talented equines and athletes that were put forward for the long-awaited Games . Although we won ' t be able to watch in person , I ' m sure it ' s still going to be just as thrilling viewing on screens , from the comfort of our own homes .
This month , we were delighted when front cover star , Georgia Tame , agreed to speak with us for our feature interview . Equine journalist Abby Dickinson ( Abby ) went about compiling questions for the young showjumping star who has enjoyed considerable success from a young age . However , from the interview , it ' s clear to see that hard work and determination have been the key ingredients to her achievements so far .
This month we ' ve focussed heavily on horse health , including conditions to be mindful of throughout the summer . Our equine dehydration and hoof care piece , by Dr Jessica May , acts as a reminder of how both conditions can prevail during the long , hot summer days , alongside offering advice on what to look out for and how to treat . Our product feature that follows aims to assist in selecting products to help with each problem .
I hope you enjoy this month ' s magazine , alongside the warmer weather we ' ve been enjoying as of late .
Take care and stay safe in the saddle .
Suzanne
Editor and Founder , Everything Horse Magazine
FRONT COVER : Georgia Tame ; Image credits : Helen Cruden
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