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Intelligent Horsemanship trainer Emma Sharman: Your horse should look to you as his leader. You should be in the leadership role of your team. When your horse knows that you're in charge he can relax and listen to you, page 22 Head of British Riding

BEING AN EQUESTRIAN journalist must be one of the best jobs in the world, but some of the stories we cover are so heart-rending that they never leave you. One such story is that of event rider Matthew Wright.I first interviewed him as a rookie report

A British endurance rider was among three competitors to share the winners’ spoils at the third running of the Gaucho Derby, a 500-mile race across Patagonia dubbed ‘the greatest test of horsemanship and wilderness skills on earth'. Holly Masson batt

Oscar was abandoned at a livery yard when he was just nine days old. The yard owner was unable to care for the traditional English cob and was given an ultimatum by vets — give him the treatment and attention he needs or sign him over to be cared for

Pre-purchase examinations (PPE) have come under the spotlight in a study conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). Researchers analysed 133 PPE certificates and considered the horse's price, whether it underwent a two - or a five-stage vetting

Best-selling crime novelist Elly Griffiths is set to headline Redwings Horse Sanctuary's inaugural book festival on 18 May at Redwings Caldecott, Great Yarmouth. The event is part of the charity's ruby anniversary celebration and Elly, who writes the

HOW CAN A horse's fitness be measured and improved? It can certainly be a focus during hacks, perhaps with certain distances in mind in preparation for fun rides, endurance classes or maybe TREC. Plenty of equestrians hack out simply for the enjoymen

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How I make it work: By keeping my horses at my supergroom's base and having lots of help from her The media professional has had an extraordinary corporate career, which includes once being the Prime Minister's deputy official spokesperson, while in

FERDI EILBERG trained under multiple Olympic gold medallist Reiner Klimke and rode on the British dressage team numerous times, winning team silver at the 1993 European Championships with Arun Tor. Ferdi, 64, was dressage trainer to the British event

JOE STOCKDALE, 23, is the son of the late Olympic showjumper Tim Stockdale. Since turning his attentions from cricket to showjumping, Joe has appeared on several British Nations Cup teams. He was also a member of the bronze medal-winning squad at the

KATE HONEY is an international event rider who is based at Meridian Stud in Lambourn. Kate, who is sponsored by Premier Equine, has competed at five-star level and has produced a host of top horses through the grades. What was Ava like when she arriv

LARA BUTLER (NÉE GRIFFITH) is one of Britain's leading dressage riders who has been trained by the legendary Bechtolsheimers. Lara, who is based in Gloucestershire, has been close to making championship appearances on several occasions, not least whe

MARK WALTERS is a dressage rider who worked for Pammy Hutton and the late Molly Sivewright at the Talland School of Equitation, where he gained invaluable insight into top level dressage and elite training. He now runs Corvedale Equestrian alongside

Lindsey Morrison credits salt therapy with saving the life of her nine-year-old cob, Cash, who suffers from allergies. “Cash used to constantly be scratching and would rub his mane, tail and feathers raw (below). If I put him in a stable he would thr

Spillers is inviting owners of overweight horses and ponies to join its Spillers Slimmers’ Club for support, advice and encouragement to help keep their horse or pony at a healthy weight. This motivating and friendly club provides practical support a

Q I am interested in having my horse treated with acupuncture. How canI finda qualified professional? Is this therapy something my physio could do? Maria Harris, Bedfordshire Kayleigh says: Only vets, or vet nurses under the direct supervision of a v

Ask The Experts ACUPUNCTURE - KAYLEIGH BARKER says… Q A horse owner on my livery yard called an acupuncturist in for her horse the other day. I hadn't realised that this could be a therapy for horses and had thought it was just something done on peop

Bicton International Horse Trials promises a spectacular bank holiday weekend of competition and entertainment, showcasing world-class riders and their equine partners in the ultimate equestrian triathlon. Experience the elegance and precision of dre

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C OMFORTABLE LEGWEAR IS essential, whether you are in the saddle or working on the yard, and riding tights have becomea wardrobe staple for many equestrians. Riding tights are more similar in design toa pair of leggings, but they featureafull-grip se

Emily Hanlon is a chartered surveyor and she and her horse, Wilma, compete in affiliated showjumping and dressage. Last year they also enjoyed a couple of days eventing, something Emily hopes to repeat this year. Julie Harding is the editor of Your H

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Describe your passion for animals while growing up When my mum and dad moved out of London they bought a run down cottage withatwo-acre paddock. I spent my time there chasing grasshoppers and crickets and the mice or voles the cat had dropped, nursin