Making a fresh start

Ever fancied driving a horse either as a change from riding or as an added extra? Charlotte Cooper meets three happy hackers who have harnessed their horses’ potential between the shafts

Buying a new horse can be exciting but frustrating in equal measure. Charlotte Cooper finds out how equestrians can make the process as seamless as possible for themselves and their new ride

The skills your horse learns on the hunting field can equip him for a surprising array of summer disciplines, finds Tessa Waugh

Canter is a bête noire for so many riders, and nerves often prevent them from pushing up into this faster pace. Confidence guru Zana Cousins offers 10 tips that will help to ensure that moving up from trot becomes a breeze

On top of the cost of a new horse, there’s a raft of tack items to budget for to keep him in the style to which he’s become accustomed. Julie Harding reveals what needs to be on that all-important shopping list

A fear of heights can be debilitating for hillwalkers – but there are ways to ease the anxiety. On a Peak District-based course organised by the UK section of the Austrian Alpine Club, Alex and Hannah Roddie learned how to tackle this common phobia