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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

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

How can you improve your vision? What’s the best way to navigate blind corners? Rapid Training coach Dave Hewson shares tips for practising this and more while enjoying your next summer ride – and the pitfalls to avoid

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

You’ll usually catch me doing it when no one’s looking. A fallen tree in the park becomes my launchpad – hands down, knees bent, ankles zipped tight as I bunny hop over it. Sometimes I land on top, st

Keep a horse engaged, happy and connected with these groundwork exercises in walk from the book Ground Games for Horses