We've all been there at one time or another: you're all packed up, ready to head out to the show ... and your horse won't load. Or worse still, you just bought a shiny new horse and you can't get him home.

Bobbie Reber operates Reber Ridge Stables at Milner Downs in Langley, BC, is a Level III coach and an international hunter and equitation judge.

Whether you or your horse are making your eventing debut at entry level or competing in the highest divisions, you’ll have to deal with brush jumps.

Tips on improving the quality of this important gait with Karen Pavicic.

With a little imagination and a few props, you can create - in your ring at home - reasonable facsimiles of many of the obstacles you and your horse will encounter on a cross-country course.

Karen Pavicic describes how any horse and rider should be able to perform the walk pirouette for a high mark.

Armin Arnoldt of Dreamscape Farm in BC describes the catch and release methods he uses to avoid frustration and ensure safety.

Randy Roy is a senior international judge, course designer and author. He owns and operates Hunters Glen Show Stable in King, ON, with his daughter, Ryan Roy.

How can you tell if it's time for you to move up to the next level of your particular discipline? Here's what three experts have to say on the subject.

No matter what the discipline, nearly everyone who competes has experienced a setback partway through the season. Learn how to overcome them with Robin Hahn