Horse & Country Advice

Have a question for an H&C Expert? Click here.

Help! My horse won't change behind

One user wrote in for help with flying changes:“My horse was taught flying changes over a pole and he has done them well until a few weeks ago, ...

Read more
Why is carrying twins dangerous for my mare?

An H&C reader got in touch with concerns about his mare who is in foal. “I have just found out that my eight-year-old mare is in foal for the ...

Read more
Help! My horse keeps refusing at fences

One H&C viewer got in touch because her young horse has been stopping at fences when competing. "I have had my currently ...

Read more
Ginny Howe's top tips

Ginny Howe's top tips for young event riders.

Watch video
Sports psychology for dressage

This video from the British Psychological Society is all about the use of sport psychology in the sport of dressage, using a mindfulness ...

Read more
The Obsessed Angler: part two

H&C's angling expert Russ Evans explains in the importance of having a plan of attack and what baits to use.

Read more
Help! I can't get my mare in foal

One user wrote in to H&C for help on getting their mare in foal: “I sent my mare off to stud to be covered, and not only is she not pregnant, ...

Read more
Help! How do I keep my heels down in canter?

Lots of riders struggle to maintain the perfect riding position, and we had a question from one viewer who couldn't keep her heels down in the ...

Read more
Tim Stockdale - how to overcome nerves

Tim Stockdale tells H&C what it's like to be back in the saddle following his riding accident, and he talks about how to overcome those ...

Watch video
Which studs should you use?

Gemma Tattersall explains which studs to use in different ground conditions.

Watch video