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The BD rule book explains exactly what and what is not acceptable under rules. From a technical, riding point of view, I would definately suggest you think carefully about gloves and jacket colours. The 2011 rules call for light coloured gloves. DONT go for white. Hands show up so much...

Would certainly agree with Paddy. Bertil Voss has ridden and trained (horses and riders) up to GP level dressage and also trains SJ and eventing. He does not go for quick fixes, and anybody who is prepared to learn will come away from sessions with a true understanding of what they are...

If your horse is taking canter ipo trot on left rein, could he be favouring near hind, or something connected to it? By taking left canter, near hind will be sharing weight bearing with off fore, whilst off hind bears weight alone for part of stride. If he takes trot on left rein, we would...

What would be suitable very much depends on what is important to you - turnout, hacking, indoor school, high standards from yard manager/other liveries, competitions on site etc. Wendy Neath, Street Farm, Burham worth a visit (sometimes advertises in Pegasus). Good outdoor school...

I would suggest that you keep up with the health checks (physio, teeth, saddle etc), but above all get hold of a good instructor. It doesn't have to be a big competition rider, in fact somebody who isn't just interested in having you go out and get results would probably be better. If health...

This may be a silly question - but is a new instructor necessary? Or have you been flying solo up to now? If you have been happy with current help, there shouldn't be any problem for him/her to carry on just for moving on a grade.

Does anybody use an instructor's website as part of making the decision making process to decide whether to train with them? Happy hackers - what would attract you to try a few sessions in order to become a happier hacker? If you are trying to pluck up the courage to dip a toe in...