Burghley is, without a doubt, one of the best events in the equestrian calendar. For one thing, the weather is generally pretty reliable and the setting is pretty spectacular, too. And what better way to say goodbye to summer than watching the world’s best riders jump the world’s hardest cross-country course? As final preparations for this year’s event get underway, we look ahead to the first weekend of September on p16.
But we’re not intending to wish away summer, and this issue has plenty of inspiration to help shape your horsey time – whether in or out of the saddle. Get set to compete with YouTuber and successful Grassroots eventer, Meg Elphick’s competition prep tips on p26, while M&M showing guru Sam Roberts shows us how she gets her mounts looking top-class on p38. Plus, there are training tips from eventer and British Olympic medallist, Tom McEwen on p20 – this issue he shares a simple jumping exercise that makes a real difference.
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