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Almost half of us fear visiting the dentist. But experts say it is possible to beat dental terror – no matter your age

What does the wear on a horseshoe tell us? Simon Moore FWCF explains how farriers assess which shoeing approach is needed

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

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

How much attention do you pay to the soil – its chemical health and nutrient status – in your horse’s field? Emily Bevan finds out why your soil should look like chocolate cake rather than brownie