Research has found that nosebands are not too tight but that horses’ signs of stress increase with competition level

Fine-tuning a horse’s diet to the specific demands of his work aids optimum results. Ed Busuttil MRCVS outlines the science behind sport horse nutrition

Those who had less rapid eye movement sleep gave up more easily on a monitored learning task than others

Professor Moira Lafferty on helping riders be their best, holding up a flight at Heathrow and travelling the world

The reigning national endurance champion tells Martha Terry about the full-circle moment of completing her second 160km ride, her sport’s unique camaraderie and what makes a horse a winner

Harnessing the power of the mind can dramatically improve performance, hence the take-up of sports psychology among elite riders. Catherine Waterfall finds out how it can benefit grassroots competitors