Double bridles themselves are not the issue, research finds

Researchers looked at 10 years of top-level results to see whether breed matters at the sport’s peak

Buying a saddle is a major investment, but many riders get it wrong. Stephanie Bateman reveals the most common mistakes – and how to avoid wasting time, money and compromising your horse’s comfort

The FEI has acted to ban the use of sticky foam, thought intended to mask issues in horses’ mouths

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