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

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?

A holiday from competition helps the grand prix winner, while a new purchase for China makes his mark

Pippa Roome considers what we could learn from the Winter Olympics

A breakthrough for a horse bought on a whim, four-title dominance and a switched-discipline success story headline this week’s action

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