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Dressage highlights: Swift progress delivers glory *H&H Plus*A brand new combination impress the judges, while a young pony with a “trainable attitude” works her way up the levels
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Dressage highlights: Impressive treble for Millis *H&H Plus*Exciting younger horses create a stir across the levels
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Tried and tested: Why a pre-purchase examination on a new horse remains vital *H&H Plus*Business may be brisk, but a pre-purchase exam remains a must if you’re planning to buy
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Dressage highlights: A PSG comeback for one rider, while a Welsh pony impresses *H&H Plus*A grand prix rider returns to the higher levels for the first time in five years, and a Welsh pony impresses his fan base
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Dressage highlights: A spooky Spanish gelding shines and more from across the country *H&H Plus*
A spooky Spanish gelding exceeds expectations, while a young rider shows off new stars
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Dressage returns: Horses and riders show they are revitalised after break *H&H Plus*
Combinations return to the ring revitalised after the competition break to succeed at new levels
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‘The best days of our lives’: We compare 1950s Pony Club with today *H&H Plus*Mobile phones, tack and jods may have reshaped our riding culture, but is a Pony Clubber’s lifestyle so very different? Andrea Oakes compares the 1950s with today
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Raising a healthy equine: How does my young horse grow? *H&H Plus*The more we understand about the early years, the healthier the equine athletes we’ll raise, discovers Andrea Oakes
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The genetic palette: The science behind coloured horses’ coats *H&H Plus* -
Taming the tiny tyrant: 7 common problems with naughty ponies and how to solve them *H&H Plus*Quick-thinking, intelligent or downright delinquent, ponies have all manner of tricks in their armoury. Andrea Oakes checks out seven common problems and how to solve them
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6 ways to get the most out of your trainer (forget trying to find a quick fix)BD UKCC level three coach Alison Short gives some pointers on how to get the most out of your trainer
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Legends of the sport: eventing superstar – Ginny ElliotOne of the first female Olympic medallists in eventing, Ginny Elliot also claimed three consecutive European titles to earn her place among the sport’s greats, discovers Andrea Oakes
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Horses that rear when ridden: causes and solutions *H&H Plus*Rearing can be dangerous for both horse and rider, but once a horse has developed the habit can it be reversed? Andrea Oakes finds out
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H&H explores an unusual colic case: idiopathic focal eosinophilic enteritisWhen a dressage horse underwent emergency surgery, suspicions that this was no routine colic case proved correct. Andrea Oakes reports
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Remote training: A more versatile approach to coaching riders *H&H Plus*One positive thing that may come out of this crisis is a more versatile approach to coaching. Andrea Oakes discovers how riders make remote coaching work
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Ways to manage your horses during the coronavirus pandemic *H&H Plus*Avoiding hasty decisions can head off equine health issues during the Covid-19 pandemic, says Andrea Oakes
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How to spot if your colt has stallion potential *H&H Plus*A small, select band of colts are worthy of being kept entire — Andrea Oakes finds out how to tell if yours is one such gem, and if so how to manage him
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The benefits of equine swimming *H&H Plus*Our pool of knowledge about the benefits of equine swimming is deepening, discovers Andrea Oakes
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Why straightness is the key to effective dressage trainingMost horses are born with a preference to one side. Andrea Oakes investigates how you can combat this, and the importance of straightness in training
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The greatest equestrian sporting rivalries of all time *H&H Plus*Fierce competition creates great sport for spectators and competitors alike. Andrea Oakes talks to those who have found themselves in intense rivalries
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How to protect your stable yard from infections *H&H Plus*If you teach visiting clients and their horses on your premises, are you opening the door to infectious disease? Andrea Oakes investigates
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How hindlimb problems can affect a horse’s future prospects *H&H Plus*Odd hindlimb action may point to shivers or stringhalt, but how might these complex conditions affect a horse’s future prospects? Andrea Oakes investigates
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Exploring the cause of grass sicknessRecent research may have failed to identify the cause of grass sickness, but the drive to understand this often fatal disease continues, Andrea Oakes discovers
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‘I had this mad idea’: rider makes winning comeback after cancer surgeryA dressage rider has made a successful – albeit early – return to competition after surgery
