<DIV><B>A guide for both novice and experienced riders interested in taking up eventing</B></div><DIV> </DIV><DIV><DIV>This thorough guide for horse owners to prepare for and compete at a first event </B>offers advice on making a critical assessment for a horse and evaluating its strengths and weaknesses as a potential event horse. It also explains how to build on what a horse is naturally capable of achieving, with a view to putting together a suitable training plan for all phases of eventing. Topics covered include the demands of competition; the psychology of competition training; fitness and preparation; training for dressage, cross country, and show jumping; and progressing to the next level.</div></DIV>