Power To The Paces

Add expression to your horse’s paces by including some medium steps. Not only will this set you up for the higher levels of dressage, but it can help your jumping, too.

Achieve Your Goals

Don’t fall at the first hurdle and fail to meet your goals in 2017. Confidence coach Jenni Winter has some smart advice to keep you on track and increase your chance of success.

Take To One Side

Our latest Equilibrium Products Rising Star is Robyn Caterall, who has a passionate for the art of riding side-saddle.

A New Year spectacular

Make the New Year a special occasion for the whole family this year, with a trip to the Liverpool International Horse Show. Here’s what’s on offer

Mongolian Adventure

Intrepid traveller Josie Stanford takes an unforgettable trip by horseback into a remote region of Mongolia

Building On The Basics

Train your horse sympathetically and get those all-important basic building blocks in place, with the help of top dressage rider Zoe Sleigh

10 Steps To Jumping Confidence

Increase your chances of going clear on the cross-country course with top tips from event rider Austin O’Connor

10 Essential Winter Feeding Tips

Keep your horse happy, healthy and in good condition with these useful tips from Castle Horse Feed nutritionist Lisa Elliott MSc

3 Of The Best...Ways To Build A Bond

Strengthen the relationship you have with your horse, with top advice from equine behaviourist and chartered physiotherapist Sue Palmer

Secure A Sponsor

Get help to achieve your riding and competition goals, and cover some of the costs, by securing sponsorship. Here are some useful tips to get you started...

Are You Up For The Challenge?

The Dodson & Horrell Eventer Challenge classes are a highlight of Blenheim Horse Trials for grassroots riders. Discover what’s involved and pick up some handy tips from top event riders.

Show-Ring Stars

The latest Equilibrium Products Rising Stars winner is successful amateur show rider and producer Claire Miller.

'Pie And I Haven't Had The Easiest Of Starts'

Tasha Price tells us how her horse Oliver The Grey quickly became her horse of a lifetime, and why she could never part with him.

Q&A Feeding

Q&A Feeding

Life Cycle

How do a horse’s nutritional needs change as he progresses through his life, from foal to veteran? Dr Helen Warren, Alltech’s European technical manager, has the lowdown.

Keeping Condition On The Older Horse

An increasing number of horses are remaining healthy and active into their 20s and even 30s. Joanna Palmer of Allen & Page explains how you can meet the needs of the older equine through correct feeding.

3 Top Tips For Fixing A Fear Of The Farrier

Help make a visit by the farrier stress-free with these wise words from equine behaviourist and chartered physiotherapist Sue Palmer

Managing Change

Take steps now to ensure a smooth transition in your horse’s winter feeding routine says Dodson & Horrell nutritionist Charlotte Wilkinson

Soaked Feeds: The Lowdown

Soaked feeds have become popular and not just for veterans who need something easy to chew. Here, Clare Barfoot, senior nutritionist at Spillers, discusses the bene ts for all horses and ponies.

Rising To The Challenge Of Winter

Ensure an older horse has the right feeding regime to keep him happy and healthy this winter, says Dr Tom Shurlock, nutritionist at British Horse Feeds

A Model Appointment

Showjumper Jade Power won a competition to be a brand ambassador for Musto. Here’s what she has been up to in her first year representing the outdoor clothing company.

Horses Helped Me Keep My Sanity

When Kathryn White’s husband Ian died shortly after being diagnosed with a brain tumour, she turned to horses to see her through the difficult times.

5 Steps To A Confidence Boost

Check out our brilliant tips for helping you to stay positive and restore your riding confidence.

Aspire To Affiliate!

Horse magazine has joined forces with Petplan Equine and British Dressage to encourage riders to have a go at affiliated competitions

Enter At A...

Have you every wondered why dressage tests ask you to carry out certain movements? Here are some common exercises you may come across and how to perform them for maximum marks

Early Learning

Our regular columnist Karen McConnell introduces a new horse to the yard and shares the important steps taken to ensure the mare settles in and feels at home

The Science Of Education

Discover how enrolling on an Equine Science course at Nottingham Trent University can turn your passion for horses into a career

Homework Time

Budding showing stars Catherine Tucker and Quattro have been puting in some homework to ensure they put on a polished performance at their next competition.

Fabulous Fibre

Clare Barfoot RNutr, senior nutritionist at Spillers’ Horse Feeds, considers why fibre is such an important part of the diet for horses and ponies

Super Cobs!

Traditional cobs are growing in popularity as versatile, sensible riding horses, yet on the flip side the type is suffering at the worst end of the horse crisis. Jo Browne reports...