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The FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 are almost here, and we’re looking for Britain’s Biggest Eventing Supporter! From Thursday 13 August to Sunday 16 August, we want to see how you’re getting behind the British Eventing team as they take on the world stage. Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines in Aachen, hosting the ultimate eventing viewing party at home, dressing in your best red, white and blue supporter outfit, decorating your home, yard or stable, or watching alongside your riding club, Pony Club, family or friends, we want to see how you’re supporting British eventing. To take part, simply share your supporter photo on social media, tag @BritishEventing and use #EventingTogether. Every day from 13–16 August, we’ll choose one of our favourite supporter photos to win a fantastic Bates Saddles prize package. Whether you’re in Aachen or cheering from home, let’s show the world that British Eventing has Support Like No Other and come together to back the British Eventing team every stride of the way.

There can be lots of reasons why we’re not spending as many hours in the saddle as we’d like – whether it’s lack of time, the weather, facilities or even rider or horse injury. The good news is it’s proven that watching others train can help you improve your own performance – and that’s where the BE Prepared training content filmed and produced by Horse & Country comes in!

Watching those at the top of the equestrian game is not only inspiring, but can actually improve your own performance, whatever your level, and it’s proven by science. In 1961, a psychologist called Albert Bandura conducted an experiment to prove his hypothesis that people learn not only by direct instruction or repetition, but also by observing others. He proved that we can learn new behaviours and skills simply by watching someone else perform them – a theory that has become foundational to modern sports psychology.

The participant should not move onto the next stage in the recovery pathway if any symptoms are still in effect or become evident during the activity or the following day. If symptoms are experienced either during the activity or the following day after introducing a new activity, return to the stage where symptoms were not triggered and only move to the next stage when you are able to do so without experiencing any symptoms.

The following signs and symptoms of a concussion are a broad guideline and each person’s presentation may differ to some degree. Remember that signs/symptoms may take hours or sometimes days to appear.

The following guidance is intended to provide information on how to recognise concussion, and how concussion should be managed, from the time of injury through to a safe return to equestrian activity. While this document contains general medical information, it doesn’t constitute medical advice and should not be relied on as such. This guidance is not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified medical practitioner or healthcare provider.

Measure a track or circuit in the paddock with CrossCountry App and cones. Ideally the length will be your speed in meters per minute e.g. 450 meters.

Minute markers are a great tool for event riders to ride to time at a smooth, safe pace on cross country. They help riders pace themselves and know if they are up or down on the clock at each minute on course. They are equally helpful for the rider who goes too fast and needs to slow down or alternatively who is frustrated with picking up time penalties at every competition! We've put together our top tips for how to use minute markers.