8 January 2009

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Shake up your schooling routine

Have your schooling sessions become a bit dull and uninspiring this winter? If so, read our great advice on how to make things more interesting for both you and your horse

Boost your dressage score

Do you spend hours preparing for a dressage test – but struggle to perform your best in competition? Debby Lush shares a judge's eye view of how you can avoid losing marks within the white boards

Improve your dressage scores this winter

Increase your motivation this winter

Feeling a bit demotivated because of the long nights and bleak weather, and not many shows to go to? If so, read our inspiring tips of how you and your horse can improve this winter before the competition season really gets going in Spring.

How to win a jump-off

The key to success in a jump-off isn't just about speed. Throwing caution to the wind and going at a gallop can result in poles falling and seconds ticking by as you struggle to steer around turns. So just how do you master the art of winning a jump-off?

Are you at risk on the roads?

With eight horse-related accidents reported each day on Britain's roads, Horse takes a look at the growing risk for horse riders who regularly hack on the road, and offers advice for how you can keep your horse safer.

Simple ways to transform your riding

Let's face it, work, family and money commitments all mean that it's difficult to have lessons as often as we would like. While the ideal situation is to have an instructor on the ground to offer tailor-made advice for you and your horse, we've put together some great professional ideas to keep you motivated and improving until your next session with your trainer.