Whether you’re feeding a poor-doer or a good-doer, many factors need to be considered when planning their winter ration – especially this year – discovers Catherine Welton

Many UK horse owners will find themselves navigating a hay shortage and higher prices this winter, after a prolonged dry summer dramatically affected farmers’ yields. Lauren Williamson finds out what the forage alternatives are and how to keep a horse’s stomach full this season

Sunny days and cold nights increases the amount of non-structural carbohydrates in grass, potentially putting any laminitis-prone horses at increased risk of an autumnal episode. Equine nutritionist Tracey Hammond explains how to keep your equine safe

Owners are advised to seek advice from professionals, not self-proclaimed “experts”

Here’s what you need to know about this month

Kilojoule ceilings have become pro cycling’s secret talent test, and 3,000 is the magic number. James Witts examines the latest science of stamina and shows you how to harness it to boost performance