Watching horse sport can vary from superficial to highly technical. Lucy Elder finds out how to make the most of each discipline as a spectator, and spot the nuances that enrich the viewing experience

What does the wear on a horseshoe tell us? Simon Moore FWCF explains how farriers assess which shoeing approach is needed

Research has found that nosebands are not too tight but that horses’ signs of stress increase with competition level

Professor Moira Lafferty on helping riders be their best, holding up a flight at Heathrow and travelling the world

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