The Final Tune Up with Shane Rose

November 25th, 2020
Olympic eventer, Shane Rose talks about what you can do in the last few days to prepare your event horse for a competition... Read Article Comments Off on The Final Tune Up with Shane Rose
 

Top Tip: Christopher Burton – Rider position and hands

November 20th, 2020
"Light hands are nothing to do with the hand on the rein – they come from elastic elbows..." Top international eventer, Christopher Burton is a stylish rider and he expects his pupils to work hard on their position... Read Article Comments Off on Top Tip: Christopher Burton – Rider position and hands
 

Tad Coffin explains – How (and why!) to ride in forward seat

November 10th, 2020
Olympic gold medallist Tad Coffin explains why and when you need a forward seat - and how to develop one... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

The WBFSH Young Eventing Horse Championships – the show DOES go on…

October 30th, 2020
Christopher Hector analyses the breeding at Le Lion d’Angers far from the venue, locked down in his home in Australia… Given the very challenging coronavirus situation that has resulted in the cancellation of virtually all equestrian sport during the past summer season, it was with exceptional motivation that the organizers of the annual Mondial du […] Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Top Tip – Shane Rose asks: When is it faster to go slower?

October 19th, 2020
Eventing star, Shane Rose examines the science and finds that there is more to getting a great time cross country than galloping fast... Read Article Comments Off on Top Tip – Shane Rose asks: When is it faster to go slower?
 

Eventing tips from Christopher Burton

August 22nd, 2020
Christopher Burton is a medal winning event rider, but he’s also a horseman. One of his greatest influences was the Stecken-trained Australian-based,  Marianne Lichtwark, sadly no longer with us. It’s no wonder Christopher’s basics are so darned good… “I think part of the problem is that a lot of riders don’t understand that the horse […] Read Article Comments Off on Eventing tips from Christopher Burton
 

Stuart Tinney and Ava at the 2002 WEG

July 13th, 2020
The Bank/Water complex caused lots of problems, but not for Stuart and Ava. She was by sired by the imported Azzaro (Agentinus/Zeus), known as Aachen in Australia. Down the Bank, this was one of the most stylish combinations. The first element at the top of the Bank is partially obscured by the trees. Repairs were needed […] Read Article Comments Off on Stuart Tinney and Ava at the 2002 WEG
 

How To Be An Easy Load For Your Horse

May 26th, 2020
Stuck home in the lock down? You can emerge a better rider without going near a horse! Let Rebecca Ashton explain... Read Article Comments Off on How To Be An Easy Load For Your Horse
 

A tribute to Blyth Tait

March 21st, 2020
We pay tribute to the career of one of the world's great eventing riders - Blyth Tait... Read Article Comments Off on A tribute to Blyth Tait
 

WBFSH Eventing Sires 2019

December 6th, 2019
The World Breeding Federation rankings of Eventing Sires has been released. Gemma Alexander and Christopher Hector analyse the state of play... Read Article Comments Off on WBFSH Eventing Sires 2019