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Don’t pass on a passport

Did you know that from 1st July 2009 you are required by law to have a passport for your horse? Read Article

Layer up for winter

Layering is the key to staying warm, dry and comfortable - whatever the weather Read Article

Abandoned horse – Can I keep it if the owner doesn’t look after it?

Q: My yard is closing and there’s one horse I’d like to take on... Read Article

Managing different personality types with Lucinda Fredericks

In the March issue of Horse&Rider, eventer Lucinda Fredericks explains how to work with two very different horsey personalities – inexperienced horses and schoolmasters. Read Article

Fit for purpose: Recovery periods

Tina Sederholm explains how to keep your horse in competition condition throughout the season Read Article

Celeb riders’ clipping tips

Time for a haircut? H&R asked some celeb riders and grooms for their top tips for clipping horses Read Article

What should you feed a horse after lengthy box rest?

Following three months’ box rest, my 16.2hh Elementary dressage horse lost condition. He’s schooled four times a week and hacked once a week, with two days off, so how much should I feed him? Read Article

Foal’s first walk to the field – getting it right

Everything you need to know about guiding your foal from stable to paddock. Follow Horse&Rider’s tips to make this a smooth operation. Read Article

My horse sticks her tongue out when I put a bridle on her, is this normal?

Q: My new mare has a really strange habit - whenever I put her bridle on, she sticks her tongue out one side of her mouth, then the other. Is this habit anything for me to worry about? Read Article

Fit for purpose: Signs of overwork

Worried you might be overtraining? Tina Sederholm helps you spot the signs in your horse... Read Article

Winter feeding top tips

Feeding your horse during freezing conditions requires special care - don't be without these top tips Read Article

Is garlic good for my horse?

Q: I feed my horse raw garlic to help keep the flies at bay. He has two cloves sliced into his feed each day, but I’m thinking of upping it to three. Is this okay? Read Article

Manage coat change, the easy way

Is your horse looking a little moth-eaten? Do you have horse hair everywhere? Check out some of our top tips for dealing with spring coat change, in the April issue Horse&Rider. Read Article

All wrapped up

What you need before you start, plus step-by-step guides to applying the most common types of bandages that will get your horse care skills off on a roll... Read Article

Fit for purpose: Evaluating your horse

Evaluating your horse on a daily basis will help you get to know him inside and out, says Tina Sederholm Read Article

Top 10 tips for coping in the cold

Britain has been hit by an unusually big freeze this winter - try these top 10 tips for keeping your horse happy and safe in extreme weather Read Article

Is it healthy for horses to eat straw?

Q: My horse is stabled on straw, which he will eat even if I mix old straw in with the new. I’ve heard it’s not good for a horse’s digestion, so why does he do it and how can I stop him? Read Article

Keep having fun in the summer sun

Most of us live for the summer, but it doesn’t come without its irritations – excess sun and flies. But they needn’t put a dampener on things if you follow Horse&Rider’s great tips... Read Article