Does cantering or jumping downhill fill you with dread? Improve your cross-country riding skills with tips from an Olympian

Ros CANTER (GBR) riding Lordships Graffalo during the cross country phase of the FEI World Team & Individual Eventing Championship at Pratoni Del Vivaro near Rocca Di Papa in Italy between 14-18th September 2022

Riding up and down hills across country is an integral part of tackling terrain for all eventers, but it’s a skill that many of us neglect to practise. How do you build rider feel and horse strength for downhill balance and uphill impulsion? Should we be practising jumping and galloping downhill?