Spider web pole layout
Work your way through the zig-zag layout and progress through to a more complex spider web pattern when you and your horse are ready Read Article
Ringcraft ready: showing secrets part two
Discover what’s involved in a show and how you can catch the judge’s eye, with showing expert Sam Roberts Read Article
Steal the show – showing secrets
Get show ring ready with top turnout tips from Sam Roberts Read Article
6 secrets to free walk on a long rein
Often carrying double marks in tests, free walk isn’t a movement to neglect in your training Read Article
7 secrets to riding top transitions
Make changes of pace a smoother ride with our handy hints Read Article
Lewis Carrier’s guide to rider straightness
Polishing your position and improving your horse’s way of going are intrinsically linked – dressage star Lewis Carrier shares his tips in this new series Read Article
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
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
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
Get dressage test-ready with Petplan Equine
Want to polish up your dressage training with advice from a top international rider? Look no further than Petplan Equine’s ... 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
Getting the right canter lead
Does your horse struggle to strike off on the correct canter lead? Follow H&R’s guide to help you get it right every time Read Article
Sitting trot
Does the very thought of sitting to the trot fill you with horror? Master this tricky skill in no time with our bounce-busting tips 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
Ways to tell if your horse is working correctly
Knowing when your horse is working correctly can prevent you resorting to recovery tactics with your riding. Dressage rider Paul Friday shows you what to look for Read Article
