"Horse and Hound" Book of Eventing

In this follow-up to "Captain Mark Phillips on Riding", the author aims to give the reader a clear idea of how to train a suitable horse to a stage where it can compete in a one-day or three-day event. Temperament, conformation and all stages of training are covered, including backing, lunging and common training problems. Captain Phillips describes methods of training horse and rider for dressage, cross-country and show jumping and concludes with advice on caring for a horse on a daily basis and before and during competition. Illustrated with specially commissioned photographs of the author himself teaching at Gatcombe, this book aims to cover everything the potential eventer needs to know about preparing for and competing in a three-day-event.