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

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

Professor Moira Lafferty on helping riders be their best, holding up a flight at Heathrow and travelling the world

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