Riding your first CCI* is a significant step in an eventing career. It brings together the three phases you already know—dressage, cross-country and show…
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Your First CCI*: What to Know Before You Start
Why the Working Trot Matters in Dressage for Eventing
The working trot is the unsung hero of every eventing dressage test. While the medium trot and extended trot draw the eye, it is the working trot that quietly…
How to tackle a drop fence on cross-country
A drop fence is one of eventing’s most revealing fixed obstacles. The horse must leave the ground confidently and accept a blind or partly blind landing on…
Fitness benchmarks that push event riders forward
Eventing is a sport where rider and horse are judged as one unit, and the physical expectations placed on the rider are often underestimated. While the obvious…
Preparing Your Horse Trial Equipment Inventory
A well-planned equipment inventory can make a horse trial feel far more manageable. Eventing requires a broad collection of gear for dressage, show jumping and…
The Canter in Eventing and Why It Changes Everything in the Arena
Eventing is the ultimate test of partnership between horse and rider, combining dressage, cross-country, and show jumping into one demanding competition.…
Helping Your Horse Excel at Tight Cross-Country Turns
Tight turns on a cross-country course demand a level of trust, balance, and precision that takes time to build. Whether you are schooling at home or lining up…
Mapping Out Your Barn Routine for Eventing Competition Weekend
When the calendar fills with dates for eventing competition weekends, the difference between a smooth trip and a stressful scramble comes from the habits you…
How Horse Breed Shapes Eventing Performance
The role of the horse’s breed in eventing is important, but it is rarely decisive on its own. Three-day eventing asks one horse to perform dressage, show…
Eventing Safety From Vests To Shoes
Eventing safety begins long before a horse enters the start box. A secure helmet, correctly fitted body protector and suitable riding boots form the…