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

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

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

Whether it’s managing pre-race nerves, staying motivated through long training sessions, or recovering after a tough event, the mind plays a crucial role in every stride you take. “Self-knowledge, emo

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?