While horses of all shapes, sizes and styles can reach the top, good technique is a major advantage. Ellie Hughes asks top showjumpers for their go-to exercises to sharpen reflexes

How much attention do you pay to the soil – its chemical health and nutrient status – in your horse’s field? Emily Bevan finds out why your soil should look like chocolate cake rather than brownie

Like humans, most horses have a dominant side, but too much drifting in the air can land you in trouble, especially when courses become more technical. Ellie Hughes finds out some remedies

The science of rider biomechanics isn’t just for professional riders looking to improve their results, it can benefit riders of all levels, as Catherine Welton finds out

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The ideal warm-up will be perfectly executed to produce success in the ring – but horses aren’t machines. Ellie Hughes finds out how to cope when the warm-up throws you a curveball