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You ask the questions: Tom McEwen

After a memorable year for the double Olympic medallist in 2021, Tom answers your questions on his horses, the year that was and why there could be more success on the horizon

Our guardian angel: The medics

When it comes to rider safety, BE’s Chief Medical Officer Katharine Hartington and her team are on a mission to provide protection for all

British Eventing Support Trust launches digital platforms

As the new charity set up to provide invaluable support for injured BE members marks the launch, we caught up with Charity Administrator Jane Rudd

Amateur rider: Emma Wilkes

As we celebrate the inaugural Novice Masters series, amateur rider Emma reveals how she juggles life with eventing

Off-horse exercises to get in shape

Equestrian fitness expert Nicola Stuart has four off-horse exercises to work riders' muscles isometrically, as they do when in the saddle.

Oliver Townend: Making a champion

After clinching Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020, world number one Oliver Townend opens up about what keeps driving him on

Winter riding: Consistency and variety are key

Tom Woodward, CCI-S Y3* winner at Cornbury House Horse Trials 2021, won’t be basking in past glories this winter. He’ll be layering up in waterproofs and keeping it consistent.

Olympic dream continues for golden Laura Collett

Laura, part of the British trio who won our first eventing team gold at the Games in 49 years, tells us about her whirlwind past few months

Weston Park: Team spirit triumphs

After 2021’s Team Challenge champions were crowned at Weston Park, we spoke to some of the winners about the experience

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

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

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