The Howden Way
British Eventing announces significant new investment through the introduction of The Howden Way
Training
Ready to take your training to the next level?
The Howden Way Regional Academies provide new opportunity for local high-quality training and education for everyone
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Rider fitness: Improve your breathing and strength
Equestrian fitness expert Nicola Stuart says adding more intensity to your training can help with your breathing and strength when you’re on the cross country course
How to take corner fences in your stride
Corner fences are challenging for an inexperienced horse, but as 5* rider Eliza Stoddart explains, they need not drive riders round the bend
Winter riding: Take control
Top-level coach Maggie Doel BHSI gives us her advice on staying sharp in winter
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Tokyo Olympics: Creating a winning environment
Discover how the ‘team behind the team’ helped our riders come home with their first Olympic gold medal in nearly half a century
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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
Read moreClockwatching: 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
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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
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
