Vets, doctors and volunteers all play a part in helping point-to-points run safely. Euan Laidlaw MRCVS outlines how they do so

From laminitis to liveliness: slimming down can transform horses of any age and give them a second chance at life. Aimi Clark finds out how five equines’ weight loss journeys changed everything for the better

Most horses aren’t being difficult when they react — sometimes dangerously — to vets. They’re trying to make something unpleasant stop. Emily Bevan finds out how to make examinations calmer and safer

Senior horses need care tailored to their changing bodies and minds. Lauren Williamson finds out about the small, considered adjustments that can help golden oldies stay comfortable, confident and active into their twenties and beyond

Would your horse choose you? Emma Massingale shares some small routine changes to strengthen your bond and become the human they want to be with

World Horse Welfare’s whip use guidance, out today, aims to help horse-focused training