Improving your horse’s health and training often involves systematic approaches. In this issue, we cover two approaches—one to help your horse jump better and the other to promote hoof health:

• Top hunter rider Peter Pletcher shares three progressive over-fences exercises plus some collection-based flatwork to help your horse develop a beautiful bascule.

• Farrier Chris Volk explains how to get your horse’s hooves into top shape and keep them there by incorporating 10 practices into your daily routine.

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