Sometimes it’s the tiniest tweaks that make the biggest difference. From rein length to stirrup adjustments, the right details can unlock your confidence, improve your position and help you feel truly in sync with your horse, finds Catherine Welton

Just because a horse’s most active years are behind them doesn’t mean that they can’t have fun. Coach and personal trainer Niki Otterburn puts a 23-year-old former eventer through his paces by using her trademark ‘circuit training’ exercises in an arena

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The first ride on a new or young horse sounds daunting, but it need not be if you’ve put in the groundwork. Charlotte Cooper finds out how to take that first step, confidently

Knockdowns aren’t just frustrating — they’re preventable. Five-star event rider Tom Rowland shares his tips for training a horse to think between fences, improve rhythm, and jump with care and confidence every time

BEHAVIOUR — RICHARD MAXWELL answers …