As autumn sets in, wetter ground can bring subtle changes to hooves, skin and everyday routines. Here are the practical checks worth adding to your horse-care routine — from muddy gateways and feet to the less obvious places mud can hide.

Rugging charts are useful — but they’re only the starting point. Here’s how I consider temperature, weather, turnout, stabling and the individual horse when deciding what rug to use.

Autumn is a season of change — but that doesn't mean changing everything at once. Here are 10 practical things to review as your horse, routine and yard head towards winter.