From laminitis to liveliness: slimming down can transform horses of any age and give them a second chance at life. Aimi Clark finds out how five equines’ weight loss journeys changed everything for the better

Bored with doing the same exercises over and over in an arena? In the first part of a new series, coach Niki Otterburn explains that training doesn’t have to be repetitive — and, indeed, her creation of ‘gym’ sessions for equines can help all horses, including a super-keen eventing pony with a lust for life

Independent nutritionist Clare MacLeod on transforming laminitics’ lives, helping old horses feel good and not feeding sausage rolls

While some horses find galloping easy, for many it is something that needs to be taught. Ellie Hughes asks the experts how they do it

‘The horses who made me’

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