All behaviour has meaning — always. Emily Bevan finds out how understanding a horse’s body language and facial expressions can keep you safe, improve communication and ultimately strengthen the bond you have with your horse

The label ‘reactive’ tends to be an umbrella term thrown around in dog training. Firstly, let’s clarify what the word reactive implies. These two dictionary meanings are useful: ‘Showing a response to

Not just small horses, ponies benefit from particular care and attention in certain areas. Merry Smith MRCVS explains what to watch out for

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

What happens when we stop viewing horses through our own lens and start considering life from theirs? Emily Bevan reports from World Horse Welfare’s annual conference, where leading experts share powerful insights on behaviour, empathy and the environments we create

Portion control Q I have a laminitis-prone pony ...