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Does your trainer tell you to develop more engagement in your horse’s flatwork? Learn how to cultivate and spot it on the lunge with Fizz Marshall’s exercise
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Build the ultimate sport horse with Mike Jackson
Want to decode the secrets of course walks and produce super-efficient rounds? Mike’s multi-purpose exercise gives you the tools you need for an accurate, effective partnership
Schooling made simple
It’s problem-solving time with dressage rider and trainer Matt Hicks, who shares his tips to help you get the best out of a tense horse
Make a handy hacker
Are and your horse looking for your next project? Why not use the arena to upskill his rideability out hacking? A little work could prove a big help next time you’re out and about
Cross-country any where
Cross-country isn’t a style competition – but working on your horse’s body, and your position, is key to success. Kevin and Emma McNab show you how
GO FOR A spin
Reluctant to book a lunge lesson? Don’t write it off just yet. Spencer Wilton shows you how to get the most out of a spell on a circle
Mind matters
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How can you help your horse lose weight while maintaining his natural behaviours and psychological wellbeing? Anna Haines explores the options
Revamp your horsey vocab
Whether it’s how many falls it takes to become a good rider or affording your horse more motive than he could ever muster, what parts of our riding lingo could do with an update?
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Sound knowledge
If your horse went lame, would you know what to check for? Vet Caroline Blake explains the process
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A little knowledge and planning can help you avoid strangles, and limit its impact if your horse is unlucky enough to catch it. Vet Nic de Brauwere explains how
Ask the experts
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Q & A Management know-how
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Q & A Mind matters
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Q & A Veterinary matters
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You’ve spent endless hard-earned money on equipment for your horse, but are you confident fitting it correctly? Fizz Marshall comes to the rescue
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