Marginal gains have long been touted as the path to sporting success and forming habits is key. Luz Wollocombe asks top riders and psychologists how to make game-changing habits that last longer than a New Year’s resolution

Mental health can shape not just a rider’s performance, but their horse’s wellbeing. Oscar Williams discovers how to recognise the signs – and why it’s sometimes braver not to ride

COACHING TIPS TO HELP YOU RAISE YOUR RUNNING GAME

Anyone who’s ever attempted a New Year reset will be familiar with the overwhelming feeling of trying to break well-worn habits and squeeze new activities – whether that’s journalling, practising mind

Could mindset coaching be the key to getting your mojo back? Mindset coach Evie Llewellyn-Smith tells Bethany Stone about the transformative qualities of her practice — and how she helped five-star event rider Simon Grieve enter the Burghley start box without his ‘chimp’ hijacking his ride

Winter riding doesn’t have to be survival mode. Pro riders who know how to thrive through the colder months share their best hacks, habits and kit tweaks with Chris Marshall-Bell