The idea that we could attend an eventing competition and find a rating given for the surfaces seems a long way off, and yet the work being done by Dr Alison Northrop of Nottingham Trent University, and others, could help achieve this
The Un-Eventful Guide to Dressage - Turn stressage into dressage with our top test tips
Learn about tackling different styles of cross-country obstacle. Part Four covers Step Down, Water and a Hidden/False Ground Rail
“Steps and ditches are good exercises for horses – and people" New FEI rules will encourage the use of more steps and ditches on cross country but without racking up the number of jumping efforts
The previous weeks of lead-up fitness work have helped prepare the horse for the season ahead and now it's time to consider his heart and lungs; best developed by interval training