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Seven top tips on riding without stirrups

Do you want to add some work without stirrups to your riding routine? Get it right with H&R Read Article

Make your horse more responsive

Dressage rider Lucy Cartwright shows you how to create more impulsion with four simple exercises 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

Stay safe over fences

Whether you’re a jumping afficionado or new to leaving the ground, there’s never any harm in a quick reminder of how to stay safe over fences – find out how with H&R Read Article

Five creative pole work exercises

Looking for a polework exercise to really get your horse thinking? Check out this exciting layout – its benefits definitely outweigh the set-up time Read Article

Create a confident horse with Lucinda Fredericks

Ride like the professionals and use your time outside the arena to build a confident horse, develop your partnership with your horse and boldly go hacking with Olympic eventer Lucinda Fredericksf Read Article

Feel confident with any horse

Most of us have had a confidence crisis when riding or handling an excitable or tricky horse, but when you’re armed with the correct tools, the situation becomes much more manageable Read Article

Take your hacking to the next level

Take your training out of the arena with event rider Coral Keen’s simple hacking exercises Read Article

Lungeing explained

Whether you’ve been lungeing for years or want to give it a go for the first time, Fizz Marshall’s pointers will make it an effective workout for your horse Read Article

Show ring secrets

Winning in the show ring is about hard work and knowing the tricks of the trade. Professional producer Louise Bell helps you avoid making mistakes and guides you to the front of the line up! Read Article

Non-ridden horse

Whether you want to improve the bond you have with your horse or are looking for fun things to do together if he can’t be ridden, check out H&R’s great groundwork ideas Read Article

Fit to ride

Follow our circuit-training exercise to maximise your strength and condition in as little as 30 minutes Read Article

Are you sitting comfortably?

A secure seat is the foundation for harmonious riding. Sylvia Loch explains how to achieve it Read Article

Taking your horse to the gallops

Take your horse to purpose-built racehorse gallops and boost your confidence, develop impeccable timing and improve fitness with event rider, Coral Keen Read Article