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As thoughts begin to turn gradually towards the hunting season, spare a thought for your kit. Is it still in the state it was left in back in March? Never fear, Octavia Pollock has plenty of advice on how to get it in tip-top shape

Moving through the gears feels very different for anyone learning to ride side-saddle. Here, trainer Phoebe Ling tells Helen Milbank how newbies should up the pace in style

It’s a cruel place, so here’s how to make dune life easier.

The most distinctive of Britain’s native heavy horses, and rarer than the Great Panda, Suffolk Punches are earning a new reputation as riding horses. Charlotte Cooper speaks to a Suffolk fan who loves to hack these ultimate workhorses

Mark Bycroft on why 20% of his work is about putting horses down and 80% is dealing with their owners’ grief

Changing your saddle height is the most important adjustment you can make to the fit of your bike. In this guide, we’ll explain how to find your correct height, which also includes setting the tilt of