Practical Horseman

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.


Best Horse Magazine   December 27, 2002
 7 out of 7 found this review helpful

I have a subscription to almost every horse Magazine out on the market today. From all the magazines I have ever seen about horses this is the best. I have had a subscription to practical horseman for over 15 years and still find it useful. It gives you practical information from jumping to barn safety.
It is a strictly English magazine so if your intrested in Western riding this probably is not the best magazine for you.
I would recommend this to anyone from just starting out to owning and operating a stable.


Favorite magazine for English Equestrian coverage   January 17, 2002
 9 out of 10 found this review helpful

I've been receiving this magazine for years and never grow weary of it. If you want coverage of the Olympic equestrian athletes, or tips on training your horse for jumping and cross country events, this magazine has much to offer. Another magazine I would recommend is "Dressage." The magazine covers the subject and athletes who compete at a world level thoroughly.


A technical magazine   August 30, 2002
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Practical Horseman is one of the best English riding magazines I have found. I am a partner in an Equestrian Centre with friends who live in England. I want to order a subscription for them also since I feel that Practical Horseman is even better than most of the English mags.


Best of its Kind   January 19, 2003
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Hands-down the best riding magazine I've read, Practical Horseman covers riding from head to hoof. It's got terrific columns like George Morris's "Jumping Clinic," which examines photographs of ordinary riders and explains what they're doing right, and what they're not. Articles explain essential concepts like impulsion and being "on the bit," using lots of pictures and clear step-by-step instructions for improving your, and your horse's, understanding. A first-rate publication covering every aspect of horsemanship.