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Research has found that nosebands are not too tight but that horses’ signs of stress increase with competition level

The ideal warm-up will be perfectly executed to produce success in the ring – but horses aren’t machines. Ellie Hughes finds out how to cope when the warm-up throws you a curveball

While horses of all shapes, sizes and styles can reach the top, good technique is a major advantage. Ellie Hughes asks top showjumpers for their go-to exercises to sharpen reflexes

Competition nerves take on a whole new character when it’s not you in the saddle, but your child. Eleanor Jones finds out how parents suffer for the sake of their offspring’s sport

One of life’s great pleasures is allowing your dog to run free off-lead, but it’s not always safe to do so. There may be all sorts of reasons why you can’t let him loose; maybe you haven’t got a relia