If a budding eventer hates ditches, you’ll struggle to complete any level of course. Ellie Hughes asks top coaches how to build trust in the partnership so they become a breeze

Small moments between the paces can make the biggest difference to balance and control. Katie Roebuck asks five-star event rider Georgie Goss how to ride a good transition every time

While some horses find galloping easy, for many it is something that needs to be taught. Ellie Hughes asks the experts how they do it

Vets, doctors and volunteers all play a part in helping point-to-points run safely. Euan Laidlaw MRCVS outlines how they do so

Bored with doing the same exercises over and over in an arena? In the first part of a new series, coach Niki Otterburn explains that training doesn’t have to be repetitive — and, indeed, her creation of ‘gym’ sessions for equines can help all horses, including a super-keen eventing pony with a lust for life

Riding a spooky horse can be unnerving, but it’s a natural equine response. Charlotte Cooper finds out how to turn down the startle factor for a more confident and enjoyable ride