‘The unpredictable spring weather is tough for organisers and riders,’ says Mark Phillips

The weather is more than just small talk in eventing, says Mark Phillips

Tom Rowland and Dreamliner enjoy the “perfect going” at Thoresby, in stark contrast to last year’s deep footing.

The unpredictability of the British climate is enough to make anyone pull their hair out. After two of the wettest winters and springs ever, we’ve only had 3mm of rain on the farm in the past six weeks.

If that makes life difficult for farming, spare a thought for event organisers in this era where...