Anyone who’s ever attempted a New Year reset will be familiar with the overwhelming feeling of trying to break well-worn habits and squeeze new activities – whether that’s journalling, practising mind

MIND, BODY, RELATIONSHIPS & MONEY

Mental health can shape not just a rider’s performance, but their horse’s wellbeing. Oscar Williams discovers how to recognise the signs – and why it’s sometimes braver not to ride

The Royal Institute of Philosophy at 100

Marginal gains have long been touted as the path to sporting success and forming habits is key. Luz Wollocombe asks top riders and psychologists how to make game-changing habits that last longer than a New Year’s resolution

I really don’t like New Year. Despite happy memories of getting engaged on 31 December many moons ago, I find it makes me a bit insecure. I worry there’s a party everyone is going to that I’m not invi