Expert Advice Jumping

How to see a stride

Having trouble with your take-offs? Our ideas will get you back on track Read Article

The path to straightness

Ready to take your jump training to the next level? Jay Halim shares two simple exercises to test your horse over the poles Read Article

Make knockdowns a thing of the past

Not every horse is born careful. However, with a few training tools, you can make him super-attentive. Showjumper Anna Power explains Read Article

Jumping for fun with Ben Hobday

Mixing up your training regime with some unconventional exercises will strengthen you and your horse as a partnership, says eventer Ben Hobday Read Article

Banish your jumping nerves

Will you do anything to get out of jumping? Don’t worry, sometimes conquering your fears can be more simple than you think Read Article

Improve your jumping position

Developing a secure, stable jumping position will help you be more effective over fences. Here’s four common position problems and how to put them right Read Article

Five exercises to try this week

From in-hand work to athletic jumping, we’ve got five quick and easy exercises for you to try this week that you can work through with less than 30 minutes on the clock Read Article

Stay safe over fences

Whether you’re a jumping afficionado or new to leaving the ground, there’s never any harm in a quick reminder of how to stay safe over fences – find out how with H&R Read Article

Five creative pole work exercises

Looking for a polework exercise to really get your horse thinking? Check out this exciting layout – its benefits definitely outweigh the set-up time Read Article

Get better connected with Tina Cook

Is your horse lacking connection in his schooling? Tina Cook helps you get him engaged and going better than ever Read Article

Make your horse more adjustable showjumping with Tina Cook

Success in the showjumping ring requires an easily adjustable horse. Tina Cook shares her simple exercises to create this quality Read Article

Cross-country confidence with Tina Cook

Planning your first cross-country schooling session of the season? Olympic eventer Tina Cook explains how to make it productive and positive Read Article

Tackle ditches and angled fences with Nick Gauntlett

Ditches and angled fences are some of the most obvious rider-frighteners on every cross-country course, but you can make light work of them in the school with Nick Gauntlett’s top tips Read Article

Winter training – part 2

Stuck for ideas when schooling on winter evenings? Horse&Rider comes to the rescue with four fun, quick exercises from top trainers to improve your horse’s way of going and your riding, too Read Article

Cross-country school from your arena

Want to practise your cross-country skills, but don’t have a course to school on? Top eventer Nick Gauntlett helps you tackle every type of cross-country fence using just one arena-based exercise Read Article

How to win a working hunter class

For many people, Working Hunter is the best of both worlds – the perfection of showing combined with the thrill of jumping. Specialist producer Louise Bell explains how to do well in these competitive classes Read Article

Jumping bigger

Want to start tackling bigger fences with your horse? Tim Stockdale helps you progress safely and with confidence Read Article

How to keep your horse focused

Could your horse’s focus use a tune-up? Daniel Moseley shows you how to get him thinking on his feet Read Article

How to get the distance when jumping

Q: My horse always seems to struggle to make the distances between the fences in combinations. How can I teach him to lengthen his stride? Read Article

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