Preparation is vital for a successful debut competition

Honing stickability is the key to riding with confidence. Bethany Stone observes coach Liz Pears furnishing riders with the solid seat they need for cross-country success

Lessons from the plague ships centuries ago can help protect our horses today. Fleur Whitlock MRCVS and Richard Newton FRCVS outline simple steps to safeguard your yard

A well-educated hunter is a delight to ride – but it’s not something that happens by magic, explains Andrew Sallis

Rhythm, balance and suppleness are all key for ridden work, and in-hand exercises can improve this vital trio before a rider climbs into the saddle, says veterinary physiotherapist Cherelle Hopgood

Experts debated whether being involved in sport is to the benefit or the detriment of our horses

When it comes to a winning dressage test, it’s the tiny details that count and executing exactly what is asked rather than the rider’s interpretation. In part three of his series, dressage star Gareth Hughes tells Aimi Clark how to pull off leg yield, lengthening of the stride and a brilliant free walk