Daily training inspiration
Hone your horse’s responsiveness with this super-simple exercise
- From walk, halt at a marker. Review the halt
- Apply light leg aid to walk on. Review the walk
- Repeat after a set number of steps
- Try halt to trot, trot to halt instead
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Curious horse failed dope test after sharing groom’s ‘tea’By Lucy Elder Published -
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Olympic medal-winning eventer celebrated in global list recognising 40 inspirational women over 40By Becky Murray Published -
Farewell to respected judge, consummate horseman and devoted family manBy Eleanor Jones Published -
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Farewell to event organiser remembered for her ‘immense contribution’ to the sportBy Becky Murray Published
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Looking to explore more of the countryside with your horse? An app for that is coming...By Lucy Elder Published
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‘Her friendship, her motivation, her therapy’: how horses helped a young girl through multiple surgeries to dream of representing her countryBy Eleanor Jones Published
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‘So much joy’: premature foal with life-threatening sepsis recovers after a month in intensive careBy Eleanor Jones Published
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Jennifer DonaldShowjumping and racing editor
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Bethan SimonsShowing editor
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Lucy ElderSenior news writer
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Becky MurraySenior news writer and Pony Club editor
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