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Part one: Dressage
Set for success
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Canter on PART THREEE
In the final instalment of his series, Matt Hicks explains how you can produce a high-scoring canter
6 secrets to seeing a stride
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MIND MATTERS
Create the dream team
Alison Buttery says having the right people around you is vital for building confidence and achieving your goals
Strong to ride
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Although highly contagious, strangles is a disease that can be managed and even prevented, says vet Nic de Brauwere
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My horse is always losing shoes. Should I change farriers?
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Do horses get jealous? My horse seems to hate it when I pay attention to other horses.
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I rarely see my horse lie down. How much sleep do horses need?
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Vital veteran
My horse is retired and in his late 20s. He seems OK at the moment, but how can I assess his quality of life?
Tumour trouble
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What headcollars are safe to turn out in?
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How many clips should a set of blades last for and how can I keep them sharp?
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How should I best prepare and store my winter rugs?
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Born to swim
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Do horses get bored with going in the school?
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