Competition nerves take on a whole new character when it’s not you in the saddle, but your child. Eleanor Jones finds out how parents suffer for the sake of their offspring’s sport

While horses of all shapes, sizes and styles can reach the top, good technique is a major advantage. Ellie Hughes asks top showjumpers for their go-to exercises to sharpen reflexes

BEHAVIOUR — RICHARD MAXWELL answers …

COMPETITION NERVES — TRACEY COLE answers…

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

Eventing already offers entertainment, skill and speed, but could it be made even better? From rain to roundabouts, Pippa Roome uncovers some ideas for the future