Travel in style

Don’t go anywhere without checking our definitive holiday packing guide, as GH team members share the essential items they can’t travel without

An extra shield of armour for a horse that protects him from airborne nuisances, a good fly rug can make all the difference to an equine’s comfort over the summer months

ON TREND

A look at the latest gear from the equine world

Where possible, choose solid versions of your favourite beauty companions, to avoid leakages in your suitcase. No-one wants flip-flops covered in slimy shampoo, so pack Lush New Shampoo Bar, £10, lush

On top of the cost of a new horse, there’s a raft of tack items to budget for to keep him in the style to which he’s become accustomed. Julie Harding reveals what needs to be on that all-important shopping list