Your Horse

Make the most of what you’ve got

“Whatever equipment you have to hand, make it count”

MEET THE TRAINER

International eventer SIMON GRIEVE runs a busy yard in Leicestershire. He’s sponsored by Allen & Page, Toggi, Omega Equine, Saddles Up, N.E.W., Bed-Down, Champion, PolyPads, Ruggles rugs and Flex-On stirrups. For all his latest news, follow him on Facebook.

MEET THE HORSE

Simon demonstrates these exercises riding the gorgeous and hugely talented BONHUNT BERTIE. Already at four-star level at the tender age of nine, look out for this chap on the international circuit.

WHEN IT COMES to training at home for all the twists, turns and surprises a showjumping course will throw at you, a little really does go a long way.

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