Fix it... expanding horizons safely

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

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

During this year’s scorching summer, I ended many of my rides with a dip in a small, long-neglected harbour near where I live. Occasionally I had to compete for space with fishermen who chose to cast

Many dogs seem to go from a calm, mild-mannered companion to a frenzied screaming beast when you open the back door. He may be bird or squirrel obsessed, perhaps there are people on a footpath, or he

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

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