Expert Advice Jumping

Izzy Taylor’s cross-country secrets

With a reputation as one of the UK’s most stylish cross-country riders, Izzy Taylor has made her mark on the eventing scene. Follow her as she shows Horse&Rider the exercises she uses at home to ensure competition success. Read Article

Three gridwork exercises you can do at home

No course? No problem! Try these great grids to sharpen up your skills Read Article

Conquer cross-country at home

Don’t let a lack of cross-country fences put you off your goals – you can recreate some of the staples of the cross-country course in your school. H&R explains how Read Article

Introducing your ex-racehorse to jumping

You’re ready to start introducing jumping, but where to begin? Clare Poole, top ex-racehorse producer, explains Read Article

Stride guide

Do you ever feel a little unsure when you’re trying to work out distances between your poles? Follow Horse&Rider’s guide to help you get started Read Article

Tina Fletcher’s top jumping tips

If the exercises in last month’s feature inspired you to up your jumping game, why not have a go at a few more of showjumper Tina Fletcher’s favourites? Read Article

Five simple steps to improve your horse’s jump

Starting your horse’s jumping career can feel like a big responsibility. International showjumper Daniel Meech shares his straightforward exercises for success Read Article

Easy ways to get a clear round

Struggling to ride a consistent clear round with your horse? Showjumper Daniel Moseley helps to get you on the straight and narrow Read Article

Solve your jumping problems with our easy grids!

Grids are great for practising the variety of skills you need to navigate a course successfully, but they don’t need to be boring. Read Article

Cross-country schooling made simple with Harry Meade

Unfocused across country? Eventer Harry Meade explains how to get on the straight and narrow Read Article

Build jumping confidence with Jock Paget

Whether your horse is young or could benefit from going back to basics, Jock Paget explains how gridwork can be used to create balance and straightness Read Article

Harry Meade fixes 11 common problems with one exercise

Cross-country riding is the ultimate test of not only a horse’s athletic skill, but also his intellect and his ability to problem-solve. Read Article

Improve your horse’s jump

Badminton winner Sam Griffiths shares his tips for jumping success Read Article

Sam Griffith’s three easy steps to jumping clear

Badminton winner Sam Griffiths explains how to develop balance and straightness when jumping Read Article

Getting the most out of your gridwork

Jumping a grid is a great way to improve your horse’s rhythm, balance and confidence. Pippa Funnell explains how Read Article

Perfect polework with Pippa Funnell

Using poles to conquer rhythm and straightness will set you up for a successful jump every time. Pippa Funnell explains how Read Article

How to jump with confidence. Part 1

Jumping is so much fun, but sometimes we lose sight of this when our fears get in the way. Showjumping trainer Jackie Harris shows you how to get yourself back on track. Read Article

Going the distance

Show jumper Mark Finn offers expert advice to help you take your showjumping training to the next level with exercises to get you warmed up, working over related distances and ready for water! Read Article

Mary King’s top training tweaks

Mary King explains how the simplest of tweaks to your jump training at home can make for bigger and better results when you’re out competing Read Article

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