Training methods
Top equestrian professionals offer their advice and expertise on different methods of training both horse and rider.
Fitness coach Lisa Talbot has some advice for riders on strengthening your core and improving your posture in the saddle
By Irish Field Contributor on 18 December 2020
Every horse requires a unique warm-up routine, here are some tips to help you shine in the competition ring
By Rachel Moriarty on 06 November 2020
Head of research at Hartpury, Dr Jane Williams and Hartpury graduate Maud Chatel conducted a study to improve the understanding of what makes a good warm-up for competition horses
By Irish Field Contributor on 06 November 2020
Fitness coach Lisa Talbot explains the importance of warming up before getting in the saddle and what simple exercises you can do to improve your riding
By Irish Field Contributor on 06 November 2020
Getting your horse fit for the hunting field should be a slow process tailored to your horses individual needs
By Rachel Moriarty on 11 September 2020
BHSI Stage 5 Performance Coach Brendán Bergin outlines four tips for riders to boost their confidence when competing
By Irish Field Contributor on 14 August 2020
Dr Helen Sharp talks to top thoroughbred breeder and consigner Juliet Minton to discover the careful stages of foal preparation at Mill House Stud
By Irish Field Contributor on 10 July 2020
Clare Manning of Boherguy Stud answers our Q&A on all things sales prep for foals and yearlings
By Rachel Moriarty on 10 July 2020
HSI Level 2 coach Sarah Elebert explains nine top tips for maximising your dressage score
By Irish Field Contributor on 03 July 2020
In the final installment of this four-part series, BHSI Stage 5 Performance Coach Brendán Bergin discusses how riders should approach the final days leading up to competition
By Irish Field Contributor on 12 June 2020
BHSI Stage 5 Performance Coach Brendán Bergin looks at four factors that will improve your horses' rideability
By Irish Field Contributor on 05 June 2020
BHSI Stage 5 Performance Coach Brendán Bergin outlines the importance of devoting time into the development of horses responses
By Irish Field Contributor on 29 May 2020
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