A look at the latest gear from the equine world

Each pair of socks was worn over several weeks of mixed riding and also put through some controlled ‘lab-style’ assessments. I made the most of a few weeks of wet weather to see how well they performe

SIX OF THE BEST

Frostbite will really ruin your mountain day. Lara Dunn and Peter Macfarlane keep their digits toasty with this selection of the best gloves for winter conditions

Horses rarely make it obvious when something hurts, but their body, behaviour and expression tell the story — if you know what to look for. Equine vet Lucinda Ticehurst explains how to spot discomfort early, when to call the vet, and how to support recovery safely and responsibly

Come the winter months and triathletes are few and far between at the lake I coach at. It’s understandable too –swimming in colder water is difficult and with time at a premium with three sports to ti