Horse welfare is as critical as ever as we enjoy Christmas jollity. Howard Newitt MRCVS explains how racehorses are cared for during the festive racing period

Careers in the horse world are plentiful and diverse. Sian Lovatt finds out what educational pathways lead where – and it’s not always to the original destination

Not just small horses, ponies benefit from particular care and attention in certain areas. Merry Smith MRCVS explains what to watch out for

A s I write this, just a week before Christmas, it’s a wonderfully frantic time in the office as we sign off magazines and race to meet deadlines, all in the hope of enjoying a well-deserved rest over

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

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