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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

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

Maintaining a balanced nervous system in the horse can improve the ridden experience, as Ross Cooper of Rosca Horsemanship explains

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

Recovery technology comes with big promises – and sometimes even bigger price tags. India Paine investigates what’s really worth it