Top vets have shared advice on how to get horses and ponies in suitable condition before the spring
Winter horsecare
Roll up your sleeves: the jobs you need to do before the end of January
We don’t mean to nag, but there are a few chores that, in an ideal world, you’ll have done before February arrives...
Getting ready takes forever — and 7 other you’d forgotten about winter riding
There’s something deeply satisfying about braving the elements to take your horse out — but chances are you’ll experience all or most of the following though...
33 top tips to help you survive the winter
We're all looking looking to keep our horses happy and healthy while making our lives easier, so find out how to ensure you and your horse thrive this winter with these tips from the professionals
8 thoughts of a hardy turned out horse
The depths of winter are nearly upon us. Your hardy horse lives out all year round without a care in the world, saving you a fortune on livery bills and mucking out… But what do they really think about it?
Does your horse really need to wear a rug?
Here are nine things to consider when assessing whether your horse is feeling cold
6 things riders remember happen when the clocks go back
Snow/ice/sleet/rain + grass = a muddy disaster...
When should you bring your horse in at night?
If he lives out 24/7 in summer, but is stabled at night during winter, you’ll be deliberating at what point to bring your horse in
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
How to feed your horse for less this winter
Find out how to make the most out of your horse’s feeding regime during the winter months
A muddy disaster! What can I do to help my grass grow this spring? H&H asks an expert
What can you do to optimize grass growth this spring?
27 postcard-worthy photos of your horses frolicking in the snow
The pipes are frozen, you need some sort of industrial digger to break the ice on the trough and you are risking your life to get to the yard. But it seems that your horses are totally at ease with this week’s dump of the white stuff. What’s all the…
16 things that only people with horses know about snow
We’ll acknowledge that the ‘Beast from the East’ has caused some considerable problems for people across Britain — but there are some things that only horse owners know when it comes to snow...
Off to a show this weekend? Read these 9 winter showing life hacks…
Brave the cold and give yourself the best chance of bagging the top spot with these winter showing life hacks
Beat the cold: 5 steps to managing your dressage horse this winter
Dressage rider and trainer Hannah Biggs shares her secrets for managing her horses as the temperatures drop
6 (sometimes shocking) things you discover while your horse is on restricted turnout
Here’s what you may well be discovering if your horse is currently ‘enjoying’ restricted turnout
H&H’s dos and don’ts for winter riding
As a horse-owner, winter can be a struggle. Follow our expert tips to get the most out of your riding time this winter
7 reasons frosty mornings suck (but we’d probably take them over a rainy one…)
We breathe a sigh of relief when we wake up and realise rain isn't pounding against our windows — but then we remember frost has its own problems too...
Get ready for winter: 11 survival tips
We asked H&H readers to come up with their top winter survival tips. Here are some of the best...
5 clipping challenges that we dread
While there’s nothing more satisfying than a neatly-clipped horse, all velvet smooth and ready to work without working up a sweat, getting to that point isn’t always plain sailing...