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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

Phoebe Locke: All about the balance

For U21 National Champion Phoebe Locke, running a successful yard is just as much a priority as winning competitions

Mental health: A little help from our friends

Being involved in eventing is about much more than just physical fitness; it can have a positive impact on mental wellbeing too

William Fox-Pitt’s Olympics

As we gear up for Tokyo 2020, we caught up with William Fox-Pitt for a look back at his five Olympic experiences.

Mollie Summerland’s 5* win: the ultimate dream

As the youngest-ever winner of the German event, Mollie's incredible 5* win at Luhmuhlen has given eventing fans a real boost. British Eventing caught up with her as she arrived back in the UK

Georgie Spence’s Tokyo Olympics experience

Ahead of Tokyo 2020, Georgie recalls her trip to Japan for the Ready Steady Tokyo test event in 2019, and sets her sights on Paris 2024