Is your horse struggling with stiffness on one rein? Then check out these five tips from BHS instructor and British Dressage judge Vikki Hayton on how to help even them out. 1. Check his saddle and ...

But, however tempting it may be to get your horse straight back out there, it’s important not to move too quickly. After an extended break, your horse’s fitness levels will almost certainly have ...

In-hand work is a great way to introduce your horse to an exercise without the added pressure of having a rider on their back — they’ll find it much easier to move through their back and core without ...

This is a special type of chair, commonly called a 'Chamber Horse', because the motion made as you sat on it was similar to that of a trotting horse. It was used as a method to take exercise when ...

Riders of a certain age will remember the hours spent trotting over heavy, wooden cavaletti while learning to ride. Although they’ve been out of fashion for a while, the humble cavaletti can provide ...

Showjumper Sarah Lewis, who competes up to two-star level after switching from three-star eventing, explains why some horses rush and shares a useful jumping exercise to help retrain horses that ...

Are horses and riders fit enough at five-star? A panel of leading riders discussed equine and human fitness, at the 2025 FEI ...

Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH): A condition in which blood enters the airways of horses during or after intense exercise, often leading to reduced performance. Hematocrit ...

Roaring refers to a condition that greatly reduces a horse’s airflow during exercise. Partial blocking of the airway causes a “roar” sound, low tolerance for exercise and difficulty breathing after ...

While the study found no statistical differences in the return-to-racing prognosis or subsequent success between the two fracture groups, differences were found in the horses' exercise histories.

The former Premier League manager owned one of the leading hopes for top honours at the March meeting, The Jukebox Man, who has suffered a training setback ...