Horse & Rider Training Tips

Hamish Cargill gives us his opinion on the addictive and difficult world of buying and selling horses

Ireland took over for the final session at this year's International Eventing Forum with a focus on problem solving both on and off the course

US based Australian eventer Dom Schramm and his wife Jimmie produce some great video; this one might be particularly useful for those getting ready for their first season of eventing or a brush up on ideas for others

“There are only five types of cross country fences” says Sonja Johnson “They are spreads, uprights, water, ditches and banks”. In this article we take a look at how Sonja encourages her pupils to approach jumping up and down banks

See how and how not to do gymnastics, including a back somersault, on horseback in these videos from the recent Vittoria Panizzon clinic plus our favourite blooper of the day

We learn exactly what goes on in the mind of an international dressage judge at this year's International Eventing Forum at Hartpury College, UK

Amanda Ross and Matilda Alexander show us how it’s done at a George Morris clinic where the old master shows he has not lost his touch or the ability to make some wonderfully direct comments

Eric Smiley took top riders back to the basics at this year's International Eventing Forum at Hartpury College in the UK

Most riders need to have a business that helps to support their competition career and these can range from racehorse training to sheep farming! Megan Jones has always been a keen coach and we find out more about her rapidly growing riding school which provides options for all levels and ages

“I have an obsession with the lower leg” says Olympic silver medallist Sonja Johnson “It’s what keeps us safe”. In her recent Melbourne clinic Sonja spent the first day focussing on rider position and balance