Jumping for fun

Honing stickability is the key to riding with confidence. Bethany Stone observes coach Liz Pears furnishing riders with the solid seat they need for cross-country success

Sammie-Jo Coffin celebrates, one accident-prone rider bounces back and a teacher has her pupils cheering

When it comes to straightness and collection, polework is a rider’s secret weapon, dressage trainer Jess Carr tells Helen Milbank

Rhythm, balance and suppleness are all key for ridden work, and in-hand exercises can improve this vital trio before a rider climbs into the saddle, says veterinary physiotherapist Cherelle Hopgood

AGRIA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

‘One day I thought, I’m either going to give up or I’m going to get on with life, and I chose the latter’