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
Training
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
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Gaining your cross country edge
Horse and rider fitness are essential ingredients for a cross country phase so are you ready to nail that perfect, penalty-free round?
Maximise your warm up
Set yourself up for success with BE-accredited performance coach Linda De Matteo’s top tips to get the most of your warm up
What surface should you train on for eventing?
The surface you train on is key to event horses’ fitness, injury risk and schooling plans
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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
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Pilates for event riders: part one
Pilates devotee Liza Randall looks at why core stability, stretching and conditioning exercises are so essential for riders
Read morePilates for event riders: part two
Liza Randall looks at common rider faults and how a few mind-body pilates exercises can help overcome them
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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
Eventing boosts mental health
Mental performance coach Sally McGinn explores why eventing is so good for us
Improve your horse’s balance
Try our at-home exercises to improve your horse's stability
Improve your posture
Sit pretty with our exercises and advice for eventing posture
Make the most of winter training
Some of our BE Accredited Coaches share their top training tips to help you make the most of the break in the competition season
Improve your horse’s agility and technique
Training this weekend? British Eventing's Young Rider sponsor Saracen Horse Feeds has an exercise for you to try
