Two poles are all you need to nail your collected and extended paces, says dressage trainer and judge Jess Carr. That and a loud voice! Helen Milbank watches four exercises have a powerful effect on stride length, adjustability, and a horse’s rideability

Olympic eventer Vittoria Panizzon demonstrates two jumping exercises to hone your balance and your horse’s technique and rideability

Rapid Training’s Dave Hewson talks you through how to make this your best year of riding

Marginal gains have long been touted as the path to sporting success and forming habits is key. Luz Wollocombe asks top riders and psychologists how to make game-changing habits that last longer than a New Year’s resolution

How do I teach my horse to jump out of soft ground? Ellie Hughes asks Olympic event rider Nicola Wilson and five-star cross-country supremo Tom Crisp

What can a spell in showjumping teach an eventer? And how might eventing enhance a dressage horse? Bethany Stone talks to the elite riders who have multiple disciplines on their CVs