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‘These are Irish Draughts, not Valegro – don’t try to make them look like something they’re not’: 2025 Royal International Irish Draught judge on what he’ll be looking for

How to manage horses for a long and successful career – the Harry Meade way

‘First and foremost and above all else, these ponies must safely carry a small child’: meet the RIHS plaited mini judge

How to get your horse fit like world number one event rider Harry Meade

Off to jump the RIHS workers at Hickstead? Here’s one expert’s insight into the course and how to train for success

Time to shine: how to nail your individual show to dazzle the judges

‘I don’t belong here!’ Riding alongside our idols can lead to impostor syndrome cramping our competitive ability – here’s how to put those feelings to bed

First impressions count in the show ring: why the go-round can make or break your class – and how to ace it

Is your competition season not going as you’d hoped? Here’s how to fix it...

Rewarding or hair-raising? 6 expert tips for preparing mares and foals to be a breeder’s shop window in the show ring

Curious about clicker training? Start with these two simple exercises

Clicker training: an expert guide to why, how and when to use it to benefit your horse

If you’ve lost your jumping mojo, check out these 5 nuggets of expert advice to get your confidence back on track

Effortless elegance (or so it seems): refine your side-saddle skills to glide to the top of the ladies’ show horse line-up

Want to be more balanced in the saddle? Try these unmounted exercises at home to boost your performance in the saddle

If riding in groups provokes feelings of fear and inadequacy, here’s how to turn that to your advantage

Stand and deliver to stay top of the line-up – why stillness in the show ring matters more than you think

Can’t get that winning feeling? How to halt a losing streak, with practical advice from Olympic riders and other experts

Could changing how you hold the reins improve your contact? Become a more independent rider with Charlie Hutton’s rein-handling techniques

Does the prospect of riding alone fill you with dread? Follow these top tips to fill you with confidence and inspiration instead