British Eventing Life - The official magazine of British Eventing

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

Rider spotlight: Bubby Upton

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

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

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

Clockwatching: Ride on time

As every good coach will tell you, watching the clock should be secondary to many other facets of cross country riding, but developing a feel for the correct pace really is a key lesson to learn

Need a double-horse trailer without compromise?

SPONSORED: The new Cheval Liberté Two-Horse Touring Country with built-in tack room is designed with both horse comfort and ease of towing in mind, and fits the bill perfectly

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

Training

How eventing benefits mental health

Whether you're a rider or not, we take a look at the many ways in which eventing can improve mental wellbeing

Horse

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

Find your perfect horse match

The right horse is crucial for a rider to achieve their dreams. Start the search in the right way and you’ll be on to a winner

Hot topic: keep your cool at warm weather events

Long, hot summer days are great for fans but are a challenge for competitors. We ask the experts how riders and horses can keep their cool

Training

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

How eventing benefits mental health

Whether you're a rider or not, we take a look at the many ways in which eventing can improve mental wellbeing