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If you are looking for training tips to improve you and your horse’s performance, then Horse & Hound is here to help. Our training area 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 coping with nerves that every rider can benefit from.

As well as reading advice from top riders and trainers, you might also like to discuss training and competing in the H&H forum with like-minded individuals. You need to register in order to join in the discussion, but it’s free to do so.

If you’re struggling with a training issue and can’t find anything to help when you search our site (use the magnifying glass top right to search), then let us know by email and your issue might become the topic of our next training feature.

How to ride better flying changes for dressage – with advice from Becky Moody

By Oscar Williams Published 25 July 26
‘Ethically right and what society expects’: new equestrian coaching qualification framework welcomed

By Lucy Elder Published 18 July 26
Adult riding camps: what they are, who they’re for and why you should book on

By Bethany Stone Published 16 July 26
If your horse thinks ditches are full of monsters, this expert advice will help build their confidence

By Ellie Hughes Published 10 July 26
How to ride the perfect flying change

By Horse & Hound Published 8 July 26
Flying changes explained: what they are, how to ride one and how to teach your horse

By Oscar Williams Published 8 July 26
Teach your horse to canter on the correct lead – and improve the transition – with this leg-yield exercise

By Bethany Stone Published 5 July 26

How to ride a square halt: expert tips from Carl Hester and other top riders boost your dressage marks

By Oscar Williams Published 2 July 26
Joe Stockdale shares a simple exercise for training your horse to stay straight over a fence

By Martha Terry Published 1 July 26
Try this asymmetric in-hand exercise to build your horse’s topline and strengthen his weaker side

By Martha Terry Published 30 June 26
Develop your horse’s extended canter with this simple exercise on a 20m circle

By Martha Terry Published 29 June 26
The versatile in-hand pole setup that will give your horse plenty to think about – even in walk

By Martha Terry Published 28 June 26
Develop the quality and rhythm of your lengthened trot strides with this back-loosening, hindleg-engaging drill

By Martha Terry Published 27 June 26
How a straight line of poles can improve your horse’s agility and hoof-brain coordination from the ground

By Martha Terry Published 26 June 26
Boost the length and power of your horse’s medium trot with this helpful exercise

By Martha Terry Published 24 June 26

Improve your horse’s lateral work from the ground with this single-pole exercise

By Martha Terry Published 23 June 26
Develop your horse’s straightness in canter with the help of this shallow loops exercise

By Martha Terry Published 21 June 26
Find the key to your horse’s suppleness and core strength with this maze exercise in walk

By Martha Terry Published 19 June 26
Boost your horse’s balance, symmetry and core strength with this simple in-hand polework pattern

By Martha Terry Published 16 June 26

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