Loud noises and strange, unexpected sounds can happen at any moment, potentially spooking a horse and triggering their natural flight instinct. Charlotte Cooper finds out how to turn a noise-sensitive mount into a steady neddy to ensure a confident ride

Celebrities and top riders are among those supporting a petition for change, to which the Government has replied

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If you’ve got a desk job, I’d wager you spend at least some of your time wearing headphones. Whether you work from home or commute into an office, a pair of headphones has become an essential tool for

If you borrowed a top rider’s headphones, what would you hear? Bethany Stone finds out