All behaviour has meaning — always. Emily Bevan finds out how understanding a horse’s body language and facial expressions can keep you safe, improve communication and ultimately strengthen the bond you have with your horse

As the year draws to a close, H&H investigates the situation – and looks at possible solutions

Mental health can shape not just a rider’s performance, but their horse’s wellbeing. Oscar Williams discovers how to recognise the signs – and why it’s sometimes braver not to ride

Two poles are all you need to nail your collected and extended paces, says dressage trainer and judge Jess Carr. That and a loud voice! Helen Milbank watches four exercises have a powerful effect on stride length, adjustability, and a horse’s rideability

What happens when we stop viewing horses through our own lens and start considering life from theirs? Emily Bevan reports from World Horse Welfare’s annual conference, where leading experts share powerful insights on behaviour, empathy and the environments we create

How do I teach my horse to jump out of soft ground? Ellie Hughes asks Olympic event rider Nicola Wilson and five-star cross-country supremo Tom Crisp