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

You may not have the ability to change other people but you do have the power to improve your relationship with them

Gentle in-hand walking builds trust, improves posture and keeps every horse — from playful youngster to golden oldie — happy, supple and connected, says instructor Diana Waters

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

Need some tips when it comes to working and training your sheepdog? Dudley Edmunds has advice for anyone setting out on their working dog journey

We’ve been told that tough is strong. But science – and life – suggests something else. From emotional preheating to simmering, these tips and hacks could be the key to making gentleness your superpower