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
Stairway to heaven
Steps and staircases are a common feature on most cross-country courses. Trainer Jenny Richardson BHSAI explains how to tackle them 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
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
How to jump ditches
If you’re new to jumping ditches, or have an inexperienced or young horse, you may be concerned about this particular type of cross-country jump. Trainer Jenny Richardson BHSAI shares her top tips 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
