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Dressage to music – Prelim level

If you like the idea of riding a dressage test to music, our experts’ advice will give you all the information you need to get started Read Article

Dressage to music – novice level

Why not make dressage to music something to add to your to-do list this year? We teamed up with experts to find out what’s involved Read Article

Ride accurate corners with Emily King

Correct corners form the foundations of most competitive disciplines, yet there’s still so many riders not getting them right. Luckily, Emily King’s on hand to troubleshoot Read Article

Jumping for fun with Ben Hobday

Mixing up your training regime with some unconventional exercises will strengthen you and your horse as a partnership, says eventer Ben Hobday Read Article

Banish your jumping nerves

Will you do anything to get out of jumping? Don’t worry, sometimes conquering your fears can be more simple than you think Read Article

Improve your jumping position

Developing a secure, stable jumping position will help you be more effective over fences. Here’s four common position problems and how to put them right Read Article

Next-level hacking

It can be all too easy to relax and forget to make the most of your hack. Horse&Rider explores ways to get maximum benefit from every ride Read Article

Hack like a professional with Lucinda Fredericks

Even professional riders use time outside the arena to improve their horse’s way of going. Olympic eventer, Lucinda Fredericks, shares her tips for motivating a laid-back type Read Article

Keep yourself safer in the saddle

Check out our top tips to help keep you more secure while you're on board Read Article

Happy handling

Ensuring your horse is as polite on the ground as he is under saddle is essential to not only a good working relationship, but also to keeping you and your horse safe Read Article

Lucinda Green’s guide to great groundwork

Six-time Badminton Horse Trials winner Lucinda Green shares her advice for developing a partnership with your horse from the ground to improve your ridden work Read Article

Get more from your lungeing sessions

Having a plan of action will make your lungeing session much more effective. Fizz Marshall shares some simple exercises Read Article

Back health for better riding

A better understanding of how your spine works and how you can keep it healthy will pay dividends to your riding. Physiotherapist Nell Mead explains more Read Article

Develop a secure seat with pilates

Pilates instructor Julie Driver shares her top exercises to help improve your position in the saddle Read Article

5 steps to your fittest horse yet

Whether you’re stepping up to the next competition level, bringing your horse back into work or just want to ride him for longer, a proper fitness routine is key Read Article