Michael Peace long reining

Building confidence

Michael Peace demonstrates how long reining exercises can help horses to face their fears

"Here I challenge a recently backed mare, Grace, to tackle a ramp. Most horses are a bit wary of it at first because it feels weird underfoot and it's a new experience for them. "Grace was a little unsure that she could walk over the ramp and was looking to me for help. As she was unsure, I walked over... more

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Advice from the world's best riders - William Fox-Pitt, Carl Hester, Tim Stockdale and more!

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Oliver: feeling the pressure

Oliver Townend may be feeling the pressure at Burghley, but things are looking bright nonetheless

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It's not just professionals harnessing German training methods - amateurs of all levels can now school with the best

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Pippa Funnell talks WEG

Pippa Funnell talks to H&R about Burghley, Blenheim and her hopes for the World Equestrian Games

Ever since being selected for the British eventing squad for... more

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