Here’s what you need to know about this month

Cold, wet days can be tough for senior equines, with weight loss, stiffness and feeling the chill just the beginning of potential problems. Vet Emma Cassidy explains how to beat common concerns before they start and help a golden oldie thrive this season

Many UK horse owners will find themselves navigating a hay shortage and higher prices this winter, after a prolonged dry summer dramatically affected farmers’ yields. Lauren Williamson finds out what the forage alternatives are and how to keep a horse’s stomach full this season

Showing a stretch in trot in a dressage test is a useful skill, but one that takes time and patience to hone. European team gold medallist Gareth Hughes tells Aimi Clark where a judge wants the horse’s head and neck to be

Depending on your age, health and destination, finding travel insurance isn’t always easy. Rebecca Goodman looks at what it means for those who fall in the cracks

Dark nights mean you’re taking your riding indoors? Eventer and coach Lucy Jackson helps you blitz those indoor competition woes