Horse sense

Maintaining a balanced nervous system in the horse can improve the ridden experience, as Ross Cooper of Rosca Horsemanship explains

The skills your horse learns on the hunting field can equip him for a surprising array of summer disciplines, finds Tessa Waugh

A horse’s eye is vulnerable, and problems can quickly become serious. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains what to look out for to keep your horse’s vision safe

Canter is a bête noire for so many riders, and nerves often prevent them from pushing up into this faster pace. Confidence guru Zana Cousins offers 10 tips that will help to ensure that moving up from trot becomes a breeze

Horses have a way of teaching people lessons they never expected to learn. When Suzi Lewis-Barned first met Ned she thought that she and her daughter would be the ones guiding and training him. Instead, he became their greatest teacher, not only about riding, but about life itself

Buying a new horse can be exciting but frustrating in equal measure. Charlotte Cooper finds out how equestrians can make the process as seamless as possible for themselves and their new ride