30 July 2010

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Change of discipline

Time for a change of discipline?

If you've become stuck in a riding rut, perhaps it's time to try doing something new with your horse. Read on for our suggestions...

Want to try free-schooling?

Free-schooling — schooling your horse from the ground — could help you unlock your horse's potential. Dressage rider and trainer Lucinda McAlpine takes you through a step-by-step guide to getting started.

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Battle of the sexes

Do men make better riders than women?

Why is it that, while women make up the majority of riders, it's often men who reach the very top of their sport? Horse takes a look at the debate

Coping with cross-country rushing

If your horse tends to rush and pull when he's going cross-country, read our expert's advice on how to cope

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

Improve your dressage marks

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.

Jump off

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?

Road safety

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.