Turnout

Horses’ social behaviour could influence their weight, survey finds

IT is hoped the research has provided information to help in the fight against obesity

Calls to rethink turnout measures for horses to benefit their welfare *H&H Plus

Immaculate plaits, perfect beds and marvellous muck heaps: 7 pictures that will make you want to up your horsey game

This perfectionist bunch has taken equestrian standards to another level...

How to create perfect dressage plaits

Dressage rider and self-confessed "control freak" Sarah Millis shows H&H readers how to produce plaits which will wow the judges

10 ways to improve your hunter’s turnout (start stocking up on the Head & Shoulders)

Heythrop stud groom Tony Stroud gives Horse & Hound his top tips for turning your horses out perfectly for a day’s hunting

Katie Jerram’s top turnout tips [VIDEO]

Want to impress the judge in the showring? Showing supremo Katie Jerram shares her secrets for preparing horses to win time and time again

"Braideez" make plaiting your horse's mane easier

An American product has been launched in the UK designed to make plaiting your horse easier

Tottie launches new turnout rug for this winter

The "Vegas 300 Turnout" is made from 600 denier waterproof and ripstop polyester material, has 300g of filling and is lined with polyester

Masta adds new rugs to its collection for this winter

Equestrian rug manufacturer Masta has added new lines to its collection for autumn/ winter 2012

Where do horses like to roll?

Scientists in Japan wondered whether the surface available for rolling would affect the frequency and duration of the behaviour

New "best turned out" series to reward stable staff

A new "best turned out" series for National Hunt horses has been launched by Racing Welfare

New research reveals scale of turnout injuries

New research suggests that horses get injured far more frequently than thought

Stand out from the crowd with clipping stencils

Want your horse to stand out from the crowd? You could always clip a carrot, L-plate or shamrock into his quarters

Royal wedding quartermark stencils on sale

Irish riders sport a shamrock, Kiwis a fern — with a royal wedding looming, how about flashing a crown on your horse’s quarters?

Reducing turnout may not limit grass intake

A new study suggests that reducing turnout to restrict a pony’s grass intake may be pointless

What to wear for BSPS showing classes

H&H explains what is the correct dress for riders competing in BSPS classes

Tack and turnout for BSPS showing classes

H&H explains the tack and turnout rules for showing classes under BSPS rules

Tack and turnout for M&M showing classes

H&H clarifies the rules about tack and turnout for ponies competing in Mountain & Moorland showing classes in-hand and ridden

What to wear for M&M showing

H&H explains what is the correct dressage when taking part in ridden or in-hand showing classes for Mountain & Moorland ponies

Choosing the correct tack for competition