If you are looking for training tips to improve you and your horse’s performance, then Horse & Hound is here to help. Our training section includes videos and written advice to help riders across the disciplines at all levels. Whether you are a dressage rider looking to pick up those vital extra marks, a showjumper struggling with jump-off turns or an eventer looking to eliminate those annoying time penalties on the cross-country, we have something for you.
We pick the brains of top riders and trainers across the disciplines to find those training gems that can make the difference between winning and being an also-ran. And there isn’t only advice for competitive riders, we also have advice on topics such as rider fitness and equestrian mindset that every rider can benefit from, and simple (but not always easy) exercises to provide daily training inspiration.
How to cope when the menopause affects your riding life
Equestrians’ choice of bra could influence how well they ride
Try these zigzag poles for treble benefits: honing steering, straightness and accuracy
Stop your horse rushing with this simple one-fence jumping exercise as used by Scott Brash
Sharpen your aids for bending and straightness with this diamond exercise
This simple but demanding groundwork exercise will boost your horse’s coordination and core stability
Test your seat stability in canter with this no-stirrups exercise
Build three simple fences for multiple lines to hone your horse’s rhythm, canter quality and flying changes
Use this exercise to train yourself to judge your galloping pace – and boost your horse’s fitness
This simple figure-of-eight drill can improve your horse’s balance, lift and self-carriage in canter
Hone your eye for a stride with this jumping exercise on a related distance
Mix up collection and lateral work with this quick and simple exercise to improve your horse’s engagement and impulsion
Two poles, three exercises, 10 minutes: this core workout boosts your horse’s strength and footwork when you don’t have time to ride
Three core exercises for horse riders backed by an expert spinal surgeon
How equestrians can mitigate back pain: spinal surgeon weighs in
Sharpen your horse’s straightness, engagement and balance with Joe Stockdale’s go-to jumping exercise
Try this simple transitions exercise that yields a wide range of benefits
Give your horse a thorough workout with this versatile four-pole exercise
Improve your horse’s suppleness, collection and responsiveness with this 10m circle sequence
