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The horseman, or horsewoman, riding across the cold January heathland or along a lonely downland bridlepath - this is one of the iconic images of our countryside. As we keep or recycle our Christmas cards, how many of the scenes depicted on the greetings we receive from family and friends carry images of horses - horses outside a Dickensian coaching inn, or a woodlander guiding his trusty Shire through a snowy landscape?

This remarkable animal was once so close to our way of life, and yet it does seem that more and more people today are rediscovering the importance of the horse - both for leisure and commerce. Equine charities, of course, play a major role in helping to care for sick, injured or old horses, and we at Horse Buyer urge our readers to support as many of these good causes as possible during 2008. We need to ensure that Britain's horses and ponies all enjoy happy and fulfilling lives - and let this be our New Year resolution.

The turn of the year is, of course, a time of rebirth, and as Editor, I am pleased to inform you that our magazine
is growing with each issue. We are so grateful to those of you who have written to us with good wishes, and it is very pleasing, once again, to be able to offer so much news, advice, information, and articles that celebrate the great events associated with British equestrianism. But this year, we would like you, the reader, to take a more active role in Horse Buyer! For example, what tips do you have on health or general care, on looking after ponies, or buying equipment? Why not drop us a line, and give other readers the benefits of your experience?

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