Shipping fever is a serious travel-related risk. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains what it is, and why prompt recognition of cases is crucial

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

Jodie Hall McAteer on the impact of the Iran war and a chance opening

The ideal warm-up will be perfectly executed to produce success in the ring – but horses aren’t machines. Ellie Hughes finds out how to cope when the warm-up throws you a curveball

Graham Fletcher discusses horse vettings and getting bums on seats

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