Once a working student herself, Morag O’Hanlon offers advice for getting – and keeping – what could be the most important job in your riding career.

First appearing at third level, the flying change quickly becomes the most frequently performed exercise in tests from fourth level to grand prix.

The medium and extended gaits represent a fifth of all the movements on the Third Level test, where extended walk, trot and canter are first introduced.

Signs of salt deficiency include a rough hair coat and loss of appetite - even lowered milk production in broodmares, read this article to find out more.

Peril in the pasture

For horses with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), also known as ‘heaves’, feeding management is important.

Overweight equines certainly are considered high-risk candidates for laminitis, but horses of any breed, size, etc., can become victims of this condition.

In this article, readers can find out everything they need to know about antioxidants, different vitamins and how they can help your horse.

Teaching foals to lead

A horse’s ability to amplify his heart rate during exercise to nearly 10 times greater than his resting rate is a key reason for his athletic prowess.