The Derby expert offers advice on suitability, pace, leg-vs-hand, bending lines, and some simple exercises to practice at home.
The field includes 36 athletes from 19 countries; Canada will not have a representative and defending champion Julien Epaillard (FRA) will not attend.
Some competitions in the region, including Doha, QAT, are continuing within controlled environments and without spectators.
Twelve nations will be represented in the 5* event which runs May 6-10 and offers the world’s richest eventing prize of £125,000.
These key muscles stabilize the chest, absorb concussion through the forelimbs, allow shoulder freedom, and support collection.
Waylon Roberts has the best Canadian result, placing 3rd with Fernhill Salt Lake in the CCI3*-S at the Carolina International.
The US rider clinched the victory in the $200,000 WeatherTech CSI4* Grand Prix in a nine-horse jumpoff during WEF Week 11.
After five qualifiers throughout AGDF, the Canadian took the champion’s sash riding Jill Irving’s nine-year-old gelding.
The US rider has enjoyed an epic debut season on Gold Play, topping it off with a win in the CDIO3* Grand Prix Special.
Course designer Alan Wade set a masterful track that tripped up the defending title holders, the US, who didn't make it to the second round.