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Horse guides & advice

Performance & training

At Petplan Equine, we know that success starts long before you get in the saddle. From building fitness and confidence to developing skills and strengthening the partnership between horse and owner, there's a lot that goes on behind the scenes.

Explore expert advice on training, polework, rider fitness, competition preparation and performance, designed to help both you and your horse progress, whatever your goals.

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From the exhilaration of hunter trials, the accuracy of showjumping, and the intricacy and elegance of dressage, there’s a wide range of competitions for you and your horse to enjoy this winter.

We look at what’s on offer through the winter months and offer tips for surviving shows when it’s cold and wet.

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Petplan Equine have teamed up with Charlie Hutton from the renowned Talland School of Equitation to produce a series of videos to help dressage riders achieve those extra marks during a dressage test.

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Got butterflies at the thought of getting back on your horse or competing again? From happy hackers to dressage divas, we’ve all been through a riding confidence crisis. Riding Mindset and Confidence Coach, Jane Brindley, shares her strategies for banishing nerves when you get back in the saddle.

How to practise for cross-country at home

Cross-country expert Lucinda Green shows you how to build replica fences at home, and how to practise for cross-country at home before a competition.
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How to build your horse's topline

Your horse’s topline plays an important role, supporting both the horse’s spine, and the rider, and facilitating movement. So, what is a topline and how can you develop it in your horse?
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Competing in winter

We look at what’s on offer through the winter months and offer tips for surviving shows when it’s cold and wet.
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Pole, jumping & grid exercises

Pole exercises for horses can be a great addition to your schooling sessions, keeping things exciting for both you and your horse. You can be as creative as you like, setting out as many different shapes and lines as your imagination will allow!
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