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

COMPETITION NERVES — TRACEY COLE answers…

They say growth begins at the edge of your comfort zone, but how can riders successfully move up the levels without overstretching themselves or their horses?

Former police rider Stewart Mackie highlights the techniques you can deploy this summer to become more confident and skilful than ever

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

Like humans, most horses have a dominant side, but too much drifting in the air can land you in trouble, especially when courses become more technical. Ellie Hughes finds out some remedies