Professor Moira Lafferty on helping riders be their best, holding up a flight at Heathrow and travelling the world

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Those who had less rapid eye movement sleep gave up more easily on a monitored learning task than others

We look at the science behind alternative treatments to see if they could work for you

How much attention do you pay to the soil – its chemical health and nutrient status – in your horse’s field? Emily Bevan finds out why your soil should look like chocolate cake rather than brownie