Bit for purpose

Ahead of BETA’s bits, bridles and saddles conference, Rhea Freeman looks at why it’s important to get your tack right

A study has found that those who use auxiliary reins are often influenced by others and have limited knowledge

EOTRH is a painful, progressive dental disease that affects horses’ incisors and canine teeth. Often age-related, early diagnosis now enables better monitoring, more timely intervention and improved comfort for equine sufferers, says vet Emma Cassidy

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Here’s what you need to know about this month

Getting in prime physical and mental shape to hit a fitness goal over a period of many months is no mean feat. It’s like a game of snakes and ladders, where the temptation to skip early, vital stages