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Feel confident after time off from riding

Feeling nervous about getting back in the saddle after time off isn’t something you can always control, but there are loads of ways you can rebuild your confidence Read Article

How to manage and prevent stable vices

A horse with a stable vice can be frustrating and even upsetting, but what can you do to manage, reduce and prevent them? Read Article

Make your horse’s day

Could your horse be happier? Whether he behaves like life’s offering him a raw deal or he seems blissfully content with his lot, there’s plenty you can do to help improve his quality of life and boost his happiness Read Article

Make your horse easy to handle with Warwick Schiller

Your horse’s extremities – his legs, ears and nose – are very sensitive. Warwick Schiller explains how to handle them safely Read Article

Make your horse easy to handle with Warwick Schiller

Your horse’s extremities – his legs, ears and nose – are very sensitive. Warwick Schiller explains how to handle them safely Read Article

Space invader

Does your horse walk all over you? Get him to take a step back and pay attention with advice from Warwick Schiller Read Article

What your body language is telling your horse

The conversation between you and your horse is constant – whether it’s body language, words or actions – and can have a big effect on him. Anna Saillet explains how Read Article

Dealing with separation anxiety

What is separation anxiety and how can you deal with a horse who suffers from it? Anna Saillet explores this stressful emotion Read Article

Spook busting

Whether your horse is spooky or you simply want to build his confidence in new situations, spook busting training can really help. Anna Saillet explains why Read Article

Meeting Monty Roberts

Monty Roberts, famously known as the man who listens to horses, talks to Georgia Guerin about his life and where it all started Read Article

My horse objects to me picking his feet up, help?

Q: My horse really objects to me picking up his front feet, so I'm wondering if this is caused by something physical. What do you think? Read Article

How do horses learn?

Is your horse clever or do you think he'd be the class clown? In May Horse&Rider, Celeste Wilkins demystifies equine learning ability Read Article

Tips for introducing the bit to young horses?

Q: My unbroken, six-year-old mare has just been introduced to the bit. She isn't particularly impressed with it. Would you recommend a bit for youngsters? Read Article

How to listen to your horse

Equine behaviourist, Anna Saillet, explains how we can tune in to our horse’s body language and listen to what they are telling us Read Article

Nap happy: Part two

Napping can be scary, dangerous and frustrating. Michael Peace shows you how to deal with a nappy horse fairly and safely Read Article

Nap happy: Part one

Having trouble getting your horse moving? Michael Peace helps you say no to napping for good in our two-part series Read Article

I hate water

Everything is going swimmingly, until you ask your horse to step into water. Michael Peace shows you how convince your horse to dip his toes Read Article

Up we go!

Rearing is dangerous and needs to be nipped in the bud. Michael Peace explains what to do if your horse goes up Read Article

Take the lead

Teaching a horse to lead correctly can be the most important lesson of his life, says Michael Peace Read Article

My horse is aggressive towards me when I try to catch him, what is causing him to be like this?

Q: My horse is very aggressive when I try to catch him. He lunges towards me with bared teeth. He is good in every other way, what is causing him to be like this? Read Article

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