Eggbutt snaffle or loose ring: what’s the difference?
Snaffles are the most widely used bits on the market, but what is the difference between a loose ring and an eggbutt and which horses do they suit best?
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‘It’s key to have a presence’: the dos and don’ts of promoting yourself online *H&H Plus*
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In fine feather: the growing popularity of the gypsy cob *H&H Plus*
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Riding from the ground: the benefits of long-reining and how to do it *H&H Plus*
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#SundaySchool: how to ride counter-canter
Take a look at this simple exercise, as explained by dressage rider Amy Stovold, to help you understand how to ride counter canter
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#SundaySchool: Sarah Bullimore’s figure-of-eight jumping exercise for focus
The five-star eventer shows how the figure-of-eight jumping exercise can help develop balance, rhythm and the ability to land on the correct canter lead
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27 top riders reveal their favourite Christmas traditions (when we’re not in the midst of a pandemic...)
Want to know what celebrity riders and equestrians love most about Christmas? Here, we speak to riders from up and down the country to find out their favourite Christmas traditions...
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8 ways to survive Christmas with a horsey partner
Surviving Christmas with a horsey partner isn’t easy, but forewarned is forearmed so bears these tips in mind and you’re festive period with your horsey partner will go swimmingly
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#SundaySchool: controlling the canter with Jessica Mendoza
The international showjumper uses a canter-on-a-circle exercise to help develop balance and control, which can be used in the ring
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Watch how to strengthen your horse at home using polework
Veterinary physiotherapist Hayley Marsh offers a variety of strengthening exercises to do at home in between treatments using polework
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‘The best I’ve ever trained’: How winning pointer has enjoyed a new lease of life *H&H Plus*
Trainer Joseph O’Shea bagged a double at Kimble
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How does veterinary telemedicine work? *H&H Plus*
During lockdown, vets turned to telemedicine, but how does it work and is there a future for it post-Covid? Stephanie Bateman investigates
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Meet the working point-to-point riders juggling a career with race-riding *H&H Plus*
Working full-time plus owning, training and riding a point-to-pointer is no mean feat. Stephanie Bateman finds out how some pull it off
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Winter feeding: How to save on horse feed without skimping *H&H Plus*
Winter is expensive for horse owners, but feeding the right diet pays dividends. Stephanie Bateman ask experts how to save without skimping
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Learning to ride to follow hounds – four hunting fans share their stories *H&H Plus*
We’ve all heard the term “ride to hunt”, but are there really people who learn to ride purely to follow hounds and if so, how do they manage it? Stephanie Bateman investigates
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Why do they do that? Overcoming certain ex-racehorse behaviours *H&H Plus*
Ex-racehorses are notorious for certain foibles, but what lies behind these behaviours and how can they be overcome? Stephanie Bateman finds out
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Choosing the right bit: would a Dutch gag suit my horse?
The Dutch gag is a bit that we’re all familiar with — but how does it actually work and what impact does it have on your horse?
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17 rug hacks to transform your winter
Heaving wet rugs across the yard and attempting to dry them in freezing conditions can prompt a flurry of expletives. But is there an easier way? We ask you to share your secrets
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All in a day’s work: PR guru Ashley Rossiter *H&H Plus*
Ashley Rossiter on talking horses with Jamiroquai, covering up “eau de cheval”, and her styling background paying dividends in the show ring
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The best ways to safely deal with ragwort
Ragwort, the common weed that plagues our paddocks, is high on the agenda of concerns for horse owners. But how should you manage it?
