Long rein like a pro

Q I have often lunged my horse, ...

A study has found that those who use auxiliary reins are often influenced by others and have limited knowledge

Keeping horses at home is the dream for most owners – or is it? Victoria Jones looks at the pros and cons of buying an equestrian property for the first time

Heatwaves are becoming more frequent in the UK, and we need to adapt when they occur. Kieran O’Brien MRCVS explains how to help horses handle high heat

Every May, myriad owners saddle up their heavy horses and head to Heavy Horse Camp, where they learn training techniques from coach extraordinaire Emma Green, the self-styled ‘Shire Queen’. She reveals some of her favourite exercises here

Is following a routine the be all and end all when keeping horses and do owners really need to bust a gut to ride and feed at the same time every 10am day? Catherine Welton finds out from a variety of experts