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When I first became pregnant, I had a few things to think about with my horse, Rebel. I could stop riding and give him a holiday, carry on hacking without competing, or let my friend and trainer Imoge…

Start with your organiser’s kit list, then pack for three things: the rider, the pony and, if needed, an overnight stay. A fresh pair of socks for each day, a couple of spares and a change of cl…

When it’s hot, the first things I think about for my horse, Rebel, are plenty of water, somewhere shady and not asking too much of him. Summer at the yard means looking after both of us, whether…

Flies bother my horse, Rebel, most when he’s in the field, especially around his face. The head-shaking and tail-swishing make it fairly obvious when they’re getting on his nerves. They ca…

Showing assesses a horse against the requirements of its class. Dressage judges a set test of movements. Showjumping asks horse and rider to complete a course of fences, with penalties and timing dete…

Badminton 2026 runs from 6–10 May. If you’re choosing one day, I’d pick Wednesday for the grassroots, Thursday or Friday for a quieter look around the shops alongside the dressage, S…