Marginal gains have long been touted as the path to sporting success and forming habits is key. Luz Wollocombe asks top riders and psychologists how to make game-changing habits that last longer than a New Year’s resolution

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Mental health can shape not just a rider’s performance, but their horse’s wellbeing. Oscar Williams discovers how to recognise the signs – and why it’s sometimes braver not to ride

Every January begins with resolutions we hope will stick, only to find them abandoned by spring. The problem? We’re thinking too big. Little lifestyle tweaks are easier to maintain, are often low cost