British Eventing Life - The official magazine of British Eventing

A special breed

Not every talented horse can cut it in eventing, but with a good eye and correct training, honing a winner is possible

You ask the questions: Warren Lamperd

The elite-level coach sits down to talk about his training philosophy, getting the most out of his riders’ performances and still getting in the saddle to compete

Owner spotlight: Claire Dubowski

Owning event horses is an absolute joy, says Claire, but you need to know what you want to get out of it

Young riders: Staying on course

The secret to young riders breaking through at the elite level isn’t solely about racking up good results but also working smartly out of the saddle to forge a path to the top

My BE Life: Miranda Collett

The scorer and entries secretary – and brains behind eventingscores.co.uk – shares her favourite eventing memories and the one thing she couldn’t live without

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Golden moments

Winning the first team gold in 49 years with the best eventing team score in history, plus individual silver for Tom McEwen, Team GB did us proud. We talked to some of those who helped make it happen

Technology: The future is here

Gaining the edge could be made easier, thanks to the latest technologies to boost equine wellbeing and hone performance

Rider

Rider spotlight: Bubby Upton

Crowned National U25 Champion in 2021, Bubby Upton juggles her love for eventing with university life

Get in shape: The perfect fit

Getting in the best shape to ride your horse can be easier said than done, but can make a huge difference to performance. We introduce three riders to an equestrian fitness guru to help them achieve more

My BE life: Saffie Osborne

The champion event rider and jockey shares her favourite memories, toughest moments and how she’s fitter and stronger than ever after last year’s fall

Alex Van Tuyll: Eyes on the prize

World-class groom Alex Van Tuyll, part of British Equestrian’s team in Tokyo, talks resilience, mindset and how Team GB has always been focused on gold

Rider

The eventing data revolution

Statistics have sometimes had an uneasy relationship with a sport that relies heavily on instinct. But the numbers are here to stay

Horse

How to spot worms and get treated

Worms are a threat to your horse’s health, so deworming is an essential part of your horse-care routine. Westgate Laboratories’ Claire Shand reveals the signs, treatment and tests available

Owner spotlight: It’s all about the love of the sport

The passion and pride owner Wendy Coney takes in her horses’ performance and progress is what fuels her love for eventing

Grooming: Make the best first impression

Presenting yourself and your horse in the best possible light wows judges and boosts your confidence too. We get expert pointers on tip-top turnout from NAF and Smart Grooming

Training

Exercise your horse without getting in the saddle

The off season is the ideal time to look at working horses without even needing a saddle. Leading physio Jenny Wilson explores the benefits

Pilates for event riders: part one

Pilates devotee Liza Randall looks at why core stability, stretching and conditioning exercises are so essential for riders

Pilates for event riders: part two

Liza Randall looks at common rider faults and how a few mind-body pilates exercises can help overcome them