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Customer Reviews

Top-notch magazine for English riders at all levels!

2004-05-29
Of all the horse magazines I've read and subscribed to over the years, "Practical Horseman" is by far the best for English riders (particularly those involved with dressage, show jumping, hunter jumping, and cross-country jumping). They publish consistently high-quality "how to" articles on a variety of riding and training topics, with information for both advanced and beginning riders. These articles are usually accompanied by clear, step-by-step photographs, which are very helpful. In addition, there are articles on horse care, stable management, tack upkeep, rider fitness, current news from the show world, and more. Keep in mind, though, that everything is geared entirely toward English riders, so if you participate in Western disciplines you'll want to look elsewhere.

Another upside of the magazine is its great photography. While not as artistic in nature as "Horse Illustrated" (a beautiful magazine picture-wise, but much more elementary in article content than "Practical Horseman"), there are plenty of really great shots of top horses and riders in training and competition. These serve as good reference photos for the artistically inclined.

My one gripe is the overwhelming quantity of ads. Of course more and more magazines are including more and more advertisements as time goes on, but for some reason it particularly stands out for me with "Pratical Horseman." It often seems like the magazine is 2/3 advertising and 1/3 actual content. However, I won't knock any points off my rating, as this doesn't reflect on the quality of the articles themselves, which are excellent. If you're an English rider, no matter what your level of training and skill, this is an invaluable source of information.

the practical horseman 2004-01-26
i love practical horseman although i dont have my own subscription(which may be happening soon)my trainer brings them and gives them to me! i love them theres so many helpful tips about everything and i love it when they critque the 4 riders...ITS THE BEST! i reccomend the magazine all the way!

The best available magazine for serious english riders 2003-12-21
This magazine is filled with step-by-step articles to help serious english riders become the best they can be. Not only does it include pointers for riding, it also has horse care information for those that have their own horse to take care of. There are tips from top riders. I strongly recommend this magazine for the english rider who is striving to reach the top.

Great Magazine 2003-11-08
This is a great magazine for horse loves young and old. It has great articles for english riders! As well as articles on health. It really is factual and a great read. This is a great magazine!

A must have! 2003-06-02
This magazine is the best! It has many lessons on every page full of horse tips, pictures and colums. You'll love it!

Enjoyable monthly 2007-09-13
Articles from well known and well respected equestrians, coverage of major equine sporting events (show jumping, dressage and eventing), advice and articles on horse care and riding skills. I don't agree with all of it but overall well worth the money and time spent reading. Good photography too.

English horsepeople reading 2007-08-18
More for the English styles of riding, which suits me. Keeps you abreast of what is going on with top show riders, gives helpful training articles, and some health issue articles as well. This is a nice magazine to read and the Stallion issues in January are always my favorite.

Great articles but too many ads. 2006-02-27
I love Practicle Horseman. It is probably the best English equestrian magazine out there. My only problem with it is that it tends to be FILLED with ads after reading you will feel like half of it was just ads. But the articles ARE wonderful.

Excellent and Informative for all Equestrians 2005-02-25
I have been riding for over 15 years and I consider myself more or less knowledgable when it comes to our sport (I am a hunter/jumper rider and competitor); but this magazine constantly reminds me of how much more I have to learn. It is truly an excellent resource for any equestrian! Every issue is filled with interesting, well written articles. There are so many how-to articles, riding explanations, and interviews with/articles about many of the sport's top riders that provide the reader with a wealth of knowledge, ideas and techniques.

I have had a subscription for over four years, and every month I still find myself anxiously awaiting the arrival of the newest issue. I have had subscriptions to other horse magazines in the past and I can certify that, for the majority of english riders and competitors, this magazine far outdoes the others. I am not going to list the others as I still feel they are good sources and I don't want to put them down, but I do have to say that in my opinion this magazine is without a doubt the best english-riding equestrian magazine available.

Excellent Resource for the English Rider 2005-02-03
This is a great magazine for the hunter/jumper rider. It contains alot of great training tips for the show circuit.