Ride’em cowboy!

Honing stickability is the key to riding with confidence. Bethany Stone observes coach Liz Pears furnishing riders with the solid seat they need for cross-country success

Gentle in-hand walking builds trust, improves posture and keeps every horse — from playful youngster to golden oldie — happy, supple and connected, says instructor Diana Waters

Buying an equestrian property with business potential can generate a useful income, especially if you think outside the box, as Catherine Welton discovers

Rhythm, balance and suppleness are all key for ridden work, and in-hand exercises can improve this vital trio before a rider climbs into the saddle, says veterinary physiotherapist Cherelle Hopgood

Once the nights draw in, it can be hard to find the incentive to ride, but reframing negative thoughts can provide the impetus needed to get out and about when storm clouds gather and the rain lashes down, as Charlotte Cooper discovers

Can you hunt hounds and race-ride? How compatible are the two sports – and can you fit both in? Tessa Waugh finds out