Grub’s Boots sponsored rider James Sommerville, is based in Yorkshire and first started eventing in 2002. He has been competing against some of the biggest names in the sport and has a wealth of experience when it comes to the cross country phase. Here he provides some useful tips for cross-country success. James Somerville’s Top Tips For Cross Country Success 1 - How do … [Read more...]

Here dressage rider Lara Edwards looks at the importance and key points to remember when warming up before competitions. Competition days can be a stressful, nerve racking occasion but having a well thought out, focused and planned warm up can ease the tension and encourage your horse to perform to its best. The aim of the warm up is to prepare your horses body for the … [Read more...]

Here Lissa Green teams up with leading performance footwear manufacturer, Grub’s, and gives some advice on how to introduce a young horse to cross country. Training a Young Horse for Cross Country – Where to Start? As riders know, a young horse in training comes with challenges and excitement, especially for riders whose discipline is eventing. Presenting a young horse to a … [Read more...]

Black Country Saddles’ sponsored event rider, Ian Wills, provides advice on improving your jumping through balance and straightness. Balance and Straightness are Key to Success Ian starts by reminding us that whilst many aspire to a competitive show jumping round, it will only be achieved by those who have persevered with the correct training right from the very first basic … [Read more...]

A winner of three titles at the 2016 Horse of the Year Show, Yorkshire-based Michaela Wood has seven horses on the show circuit, including Mountain & Moorlands, Coloureds, Hacks and Riding Horses. Here the TopSpec-sponsored show rider gives us some top training tips. This year’s HOYS was one to remember for Michaela Wood when DP UK Nightdancer was crowned winner of the … [Read more...]