Winter may be uninspiring for eventing riders in the UK but the Baileys Jump Training and JAS Championships take place this weekend for horse/rider combinations who have qualified at one of the preceding eight regional competitions in January and February
British Eventing (BE) has confirmed that the new rule banning helmets with fixed peaks being worn during cross country will be upheld with Jockey Skulls only allowed
Flatwork is for dressage, right? When you watch the manoeuvrability and control that top show jumpers get from their horses in between the fences, you know this isn’t true. This video takes you through the rider’s position and common faults, the paces, lateral exercises and flying changes with clear explanations and examples
Australian riders are benefiting from the experience of the Olympic gold medallist Andrew Hoy without having to travel half way around the world to train with him
Sonja Johnson explains why it is so important for riders and their horses to develop their skills in riding across different terrain at different speeds before they start to jump up and down cross country obstacles
Eventing rider Meg Klayssen (Ferguson) takes a lesson with Megan Jones to work on the half pass and finds that Megan’s ‘ toe aid’ and ‘butt cheeks’ exercises may sound weird but work well!
Aiming to finish close to the optimum time on cross country is a skill required at all levels. This video by British Eventing helps you identify the speed you and your horse naturally travel at plus tips for speed training over different terrain.
By the time eventing competitions around the world kick off in earnest, riders will need to have learned the new FEI dressage tests for international eventing competition which come into force on 2nd March 2015
As of January 1st 2015 there are some new FEI Eventing Rules in place so make sure you know the changes in preparation for this year’s competition
Dirk Schrade creates a tight exercise for Michelle Robson and her talented warmblood Eastern Star Capone to tackle during the indoor jumping training at Equitana
