See it to achieve it – use the same tricks as pro athletes to reap the benefits of sports visualisation and mental rehearsal

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Harnessing the power of the mind can dramatically improve performance, hence the take-up of sports psychology among elite riders. Catherine Waterfall finds out how it can benefit grassroots competitors

Whether it’s managing pre-race nerves, staying motivated through long training sessions, or recovering after a tough event, the mind plays a crucial role in every stride you take. “Self-knowledge, emo

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The ideal warm-up will be perfectly executed to produce success in the ring – but horses aren’t machines. Ellie Hughes finds out how to cope when the warm-up throws you a curveball