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Make a connection

There’s no greater feeling than riding a horse who’s travelling freely forward into a soft contact, but how is this achieved? Try our five exercises for starters Read Article

Poles to problem-solve

Dressage rider Tania Grantham’s creative layouts will help you get the most out of polework. The best part? You only need six poles to get started Read Article

Time it right

Make the most of your time in the school with three exercises you can ride in 15 minutes or under Read Article

How to see a stride

Having trouble with your take-offs? Our ideas will get you back on track Read Article

The path to straightness

Ready to take your jump training to the next level? Jay Halim shares two simple exercises to test your horse over the poles Read Article

Make knockdowns a thing of the past

Not every horse is born careful. However, with a few training tools, you can make him super-attentive. Showjumper Anna Power explains Read Article

Five exercises to try this week

From in-hand work to athletic jumping, we’ve got five quick and easy exercises for you to try this week that you can work through with less than 30 minutes on the clock Read Article

Staying safe on the beach

Considering an outing to the beach with your equine best friend? Here are H&R’s five top tips to keep you safe as houses on the sand Read Article

Road safety

From equipping you and your horse with the skills to safely and courteously ride on the road, to upskilling friends, family, colleagues and neighbours to pass horses with more care, join our campaign for considerate road sharing Read Article

Solve your loading troubles

In need of a loading refresher before you head out and about making the most of your season? Look no further than H&R’s comprehensive guide Read Article

Get the most out of your lunge sessions

Make the most of your lunge sessions by keeping them short, sweet and successful. Fizz Tickridge-Marshall’s exercises will help get you started Read Article

Five exercises to try this week

From in-hand work to athletic jumping, we’ve got five quick and easy exercises for you to try this week that you can work through with less than 30 minutes on the clock Read Article

Fitness plans for your horse

Getting your horse fit is really important, but can be good fun, too. Horse&Rider has put together a go-to fitness guide for your horse Read Article

Fitter you: exercise programmes

Kickstart your fitness with easy-to-follow programmes from our expert, Lottie Lodge Read Article

Boost your horse’s fitness with interval training

Is interval training just for pros, or a useful tool for getting your own horse fit, too? Fizz Marshall breaks it down and explains how you can integrate it into your riding regime Read Article

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