Winter riding: Get your schedule right
Remind yourself of your goals to determine what you do with your horse in the off-season, advises equine vet Peter Milligan
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Spot, treat and prevent winter horse ailments
The colder months can present a challenge, so we talked to equine vet Jane Nixon MA Vet MB BSc MRCVS about the most common winter ailments
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Top tips for horse feeding in winter
Katie Williams, Technical Manager at Dengie, guides us through the challenges of getting diet correct for the coldest season
Winter horse management: stabling or turnout?
Choosing the best winter management for your horse? Here’s equine vet Jane Nixon’s summary of the pros and cons of both
A special breed
Not every talented horse can cut it in eventing, but with a good eye and correct training, honing a winner is possible
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Owner spotlight: Claire Dubowski
Owning event horses is an absolute joy, says Claire, but you need to know what you want to get out of it
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How to spot worms and get treated
Worms are a threat to your horse’s health, so deworming is an essential part of your horse-care routine. Westgate Laboratories’ Claire Shand reveals the signs, treatment and tests available
Read moreOwner spotlight: It’s all about the love of the sport
The passion and pride owner Wendy Coney takes in her horses’ performance and progress is what fuels her love for eventing
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Grooming: Make the best first impression
Presenting yourself and your horse in the best possible light wows judges and boosts your confidence too. We get expert pointers on tip-top turnout from NAF and Smart Grooming
Find your perfect horse match
The right horse is crucial for a rider to achieve their dreams. Start the search in the right way and you’ll be on to a winner
Hot topic: keep your cool at warm weather events
Long, hot summer days are great for fans but are a challenge for competitors. We ask the experts how riders and horses can keep their cool
The curse of colic
Colic can strike fear into any horse owner but it’s one of the most common equine ailments. Bettina Dunkel, Associate Professor in Equine Medicine Royal Veterinary College (RVC), shares her knowledge and advice on colic in horses and ponies
How does spring grass affect horses?
What is the impact and what can we do to manage event horses through this period?
How do horses see?
Horse vision is very different to human, so we explore their sight limitations and how it affects the way they see fences during eventing
