Bored with doing the same exercises over and over in an arena? In the first part of a new series, coach Niki Otterburn explains that training doesn’t have to be repetitive — and, indeed, her creation of ‘gym’ sessions for equines can help all horses, including a super-keen eventing pony with a lust for life

Cooler rugs are designed to manage moisture and temperature all year round, but not all styles are the same. From fabric choice to fit and aftercare, this guide covers everything you need to know to choose the one that best suits your horse and your routine

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

As the incidence of extreme weather increases, Patrick Pollock FRCVS explains what horse owners need to know about climate change, floods and wildfires

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

Winter mud is something all British horse owners must endure. Thankfully there are plenty of practical ways to keep our paddocks from becoming a mud bath, discovers Catherine Waterfall