Horse & Hound’s definitive guide to equine vaccinations *H&H Plus*
Find out what vaccinations your horse needs and when they should be given with Horse & Hound’s expert guide
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#SundaySchool: How do I stop my horse from getting too close to a fence?
Showjumper David Simpson shares an exercise to ensure your horse meets a fence on the perfect stride
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#SundaySchool: Jessica Mendoza on control in the canter
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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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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Loose boxes or American barns? H&H investigates the pros and cons
Deciding whether indoor or outdoor stables is best is an ongoing debate among equestrian. Each has their strengths and weaknesses, so how do you decide which one would best suit you? We speak to stabling manufacturers to weigh up the pros and cons
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#SundaySchool: how can I train my horse to be more responsive?
Grand prix dressage rider Alice Peternell explains how to make your horse more forward-going and in front of the leg
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#SundaySchool: Kirstie Leightley — how to prepare a sharp horse in a showjumping warm-up
The showjumper offers advice for settling a buzzy ride before you enter the ring
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Are buttercups poisonous to horses? We ask the experts...
Buttercups are a common feature on many equine pastures, but how much of a problem are they and what risks do they pose to horses?
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#SundaySchool: Ben Way on improving a horse’s focus and rideability
Riding a grid of fences teaches a horse to land on the right leg and makes the rider aware of their line, explains five-star event rider Ben Way (pictured)
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New horse? Or moving yards? Be prepared with Horse & Hound’s ultimate checklist
It's always exciting bringing a new horse home, so to ensure it runs as smoothly as possible, here is our ultimate guide to the process
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#SundaySchool: using cavaletti to improve the horse’s canter and balance
Take a look at this exercise from five-star Irish event rider, Clare Abbott (pictured), designed to steady and balance the canter, both on the approach to a fence and on landing
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#SundaySchool: how to develop and nail counter-canter
Take a look at this simple exercise, as explained by dressage rider Amy Stovold, to help improve any horse’s counter-canter
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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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#SundaySchool: Sarah Bullimore’s figure-of-eight jumping exercise
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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#SundaySchool: perfecting pirouettes with Rebecca Hughes
The international dressage rider and young horse producer explains how walk pirouettes can improve engagement for medium trot
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Former showjumper takes first win of winter dressage championships
Winter Dressage Championships day one: a former showjumper lands a title, while a 17-year-old scores her first big win
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Horse & Hound’s ultimate towing checklist to keep your horse safe on the move
Put your mind at rest before setting out on a journey with your pride and joy stowed in the back with PRP Rescue Services’ Jon Philips’ top tips
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#SundaySchool: Georgie Spence and the benefits of working over bounces on a curve
Event rider Georgie Spence explains how performing bounces on a curve can teach a horse to be quick and neat over a fence
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#SundaySchool: ultimate suppleness and engagement with a top dressage rider
Sarah Millis (pictured), an international dressage rider, explains how you can improve the quality and rhythm of the trot by training with half-10m circles and shoulder-in
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Why has it become so expensive — plus other things you want to know about insurance
Understanding insurance policies can be mind-boggling. H&H asks the experts to answer the questions that you thought were too obvious to ask
