Daily training inspiration
Train smarter square halts using just four poles
- Trot over poles on the E-B line
- Ride trot-halt-trot transitions on the track
- Ride down centre line, halting between the poles
- Repeat off both reins
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‘Because of him, my dreams came true’: tears, carrots and one last standing ovation as eventing legend is cheered into retirement at BurghleyBy Eleanor Jones Published -
‘Some showing qualifiers are hairy to watch, both figuratively and literally,’ says Bethan SimonsBy Bethan Simons Published -
‘I just can’t believe it’: the new face on Burghley’s podium, just two years into a five-star careerBy Oscar Williams Published -
‘I’m really happy, but it’s bittersweet’: podium place for a World Championships faller at BurghleyBy Pippa Roome Published
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‘It costs $4,500 to enter an FEI show, but you can jump a grand prix qualifier worth $100,000-plus’: Jess Mendoza on life in the States as Britain’s leading lady showjumperBy Martha Terry Published -
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How to ride better flying changes for dressage – with advice from Becky MoodyBy Oscar Williams Published
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Calls for owners to use science-backed colic information over ‘old wives’ tales’By Becky Murray Published -
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Research spreads hope for new osteoarthritis treatment in humans and animalsBy Eleanor Jones Published -
Stop your horse rushing with this simple one-fence jumping exercise as used by Scott BrashBy Martha Terry Published -
Sharpen your aids for bending and straightness with this diamond exerciseBy Martha Terry Published -
This simple but demanding groundwork exercise will boost your horse’s coordination and core stabilityBy Martha Terry Published
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‘Because of him, my dreams came true’: tears, carrots and one last standing ovation as eventing legend is cheered into retirement at BurghleyBy Eleanor Jones Published -
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Calls for owners to use science-backed colic information over ‘old wives’ tales’By Becky Murray Published -
‘I just can’t believe it’: the new face on Burghley’s podium, just two years into a five-star careerBy Oscar Williams Published -
‘I’m really happy, but it’s bittersweet’: podium place for a World Championships faller at BurghleyBy Pippa Roome Published -
Burghley Horse Trials 2026 as it happened: review every day’s actionBy Pippa Roome Last updated
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Research spreads hope for new osteoarthritis treatment in humans and animalsBy Eleanor Jones Published
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Rider jumps clear round Burghley as she continues recovery from serious injury: ‘It was a horrible winter; I was extremely depressed’By Pippa Roome Published
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One horse leaves the competition at Burghley final trot-upBy Pippa Roome Published
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Martha TerryFeatures editor
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Jennifer DonaldShowjumping and racing editor
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Bethan SimonsShowing editor
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Lucy ElderSenior news writer
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Becky MurraySenior news writer and Pony Club editor
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Georgia GuerinDeputy website editor and head of e-commerce
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Carol PhillipsWebsite editor
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Sarah JenkinsEditor-in-chief
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Franchesca SlackProducts editor
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