Horse Sport Ireland, in conjunction with the Department for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, is delighted to launch the dates and venues for the 2024 DAFM Eventing Development Series. This year, as in previous years, the DAFM Eventing Development Series will run as five standalone legs with over 37,000 in funding available across the league with prizes for 4-, 5-, 6-&7-Year-Old horses and ponies as well as breeders prizes. In 2024, there will be three Arena Eventing legs of the series, at Lisgarvan House, Milchem EC and Wexford EC. Two legs of the series, Coilog EC and The Meadows EC will feature Combined Training classes for 4-, 5- and 6-&7-Year-Old horses and pony-only Combined Training classes for 5- and 6-&7-year-old ponies. The DAFM Eventing Development Series, delivered by Horse Sport Ireland; the National Federation, is open to all horses registered in a Studbook, main or supplementary section, with a specific []

Boyd Martin and Tsetserleg. Photo by Erin Gilmore Photography.Editors Note: This article will be updated with additional photos soon, so keep checking back!Up to snuff and up to standard were terms we heard often when describing Jay Hamblys Advanced Championship cross country course at the USEA American Eventing Championships today. Hosting the AECs at the iconic Kentucky Horse Park, particularly at the Advanced level, feels akin to the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, and indeed we were left feeling like wed just watched part of the 5* track in many ways.And as such, we saw plenty of expected influence today, with nearly all of the original top-placed competitors changing places, primarily due to time penalties though several fences did catch many pairs out as the competition came to a close for the day in this division.First things first, many will be wanting updates on Liz Halliday after she had a hard fall with Shanroe Cooley at fence 21. Her team and the USEA have put out a statement:After a fall on cross-country at fence 21b in the $60,000 Adequan USEA Advanced Final this morning at the USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds, Liz Halliday was transported to the University of Kentucky Medical Center for evaluation. Halliday was transported to the University of Kentucky Medical Center where they are providing care and treatment.Shanroe Cooley, owned by The Ocala Horse Properties LLC, was assessed by the veterinary team on-site and was uninjured in the fall.The USEA, EEI, and Mary Fike send Halliday our best wishes.We are pulling hard for Liz, as are her fellow competitors who have all expressed their care for her as we did their post-ride interviews, and will provide updates on her condition as they are made available to us. Please respect her and her teams privacy at this time.Boyd Martin Holds Firm with TsetserlegBoyd Martin knew exactly where he needed to be with the Turner familys Tsetserleg (Windfall Thabana, by Buddenbrock) as he set out on course toward the end of the running order. He would have about 29 seconds in hand to best Will Coleman and Diabolos finishing score of 35.6, and used up 22 of those seconds to stop the clock with 8.8 time penalties added. His two-phase score of 32.8 would be enough to hold him in first place ahead of show jumping under the lights tomorrow.Thomas was a vintage Tsetserleg, Boyd remarked. The biggest challenge we had is he was, you know, attacking the fences, and I felt like all the way around he was brave as a lion. I was trying to slow him down and steady him up without wrestling him too much. But all in all, hes such a experienced, seasoned campaigner. I think every time hes been at the Kentucky Horse Park, he knows its time to go. So he was full of running and all in all, gave me a fantastic round.I think he built a challenging track, Boyd continued about Jay Hamblys course design. There were lots of questions [that] really tested your rideability and your turning and it was what I think was sort of a four and a half star FEI, four and a half star short, if that makes any sense. Jay Hambly, similar to Derek di Grazia and Ian Stark in the design, he builds forward distances and big jumps, and I feel like hes got a real gift of sort of these discreet little traps that he sets around the course. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Boyd Martin (@boydmartineventing)Thomas has historically struggled in the final phase, and not for a lack of effort on the part of both Boyd and his jumping coach Peter Wylde. The Trakehner gelding has jumped two clear rounds at Advanced this year. He does not have a rail in hand over Will and Diabolo, but a clear round would see Boyd hoist the Adequan Advanced trophy and take home the lions share of the $60,000 prize fund.Boyd has ownership two of the top three spots this afternoon, also piloting Yankee Creek Ranch LLCs Commando 3 (Connor 48 R-Adelgunde, by Amigo xx) to a clear round with 8 time penalties to sit on a score of 36.0 in third overnight. Connor is preparing to step up to the 5* level at the Maryland 5 Star this October.Conner was absolutely brilliant, Boyd said. I think hes one of the best horses in the world. Hes had sort of a long preparation to be ready to go to the Olympics. And sadly, for Conner, he didnt get his chance to show his stuff in Paris. And he did it quite easy today.Ive been having him ultra prepared to step in at any minute. We had him very fit and schooled up and ready to rumble for last month. So he felt brilliant and Im just so excited for the future with Conner. Hes just an amazing animal.Diabolo Delivers a Strong Prep for MarylandWill Coleman told us yesterday that he didnt have grand plans for the 12-year-old Diabolo (Diarado Roulett M, by Aljano 2) this week. His main priority this week has been knocking off the inevitable cobwebs that come from not getting in a strong rule for a couple of months, and his cross country ride with Dab accomplished this.My goal was really just to give him a nice round, Will said. About 20 seconds of time is what I had aimed for. This event is just one step towards a bigger goal at Maryland [5 Star], but I was happy with how my horse responded.I thought the ground, theyve done an amazing job preparing it. The conditions really couldnt have been worse with how hot and dry its been, so all credit to Jay [Hambly] and Tyson [Rementer] and Mick [Costello] and the whole team that really made the most out of the ground out there. Its still firm but we really appreciate their efforts.Diabolo is a horse that Wills had to establish a partnership with; the horse previously campaigned through this level with Australian rider Gemma Tinney before making his way to the Northern Hemisphere and his new rider early in 2023. He dealt with some health issues from the acclimation, but from that point on Wills seen the horse grow in both his body as well as his mind, ultimately taking the victory in the tough Lexington 4*-S during Kentucky weekend this spring.I think any horse you get, theres just always this kind of 12 to 18 months where you have to invest in them to let them learn your system, he said. Let them kind of acclimate to your way of doing things, and vice versa, youre doing the same in response to the horse. So I think some of the foundational stuff we were trying to establish has become established, and now theres a lot of trust and understanding between us, and the communication is getting a lot better.Will and Diabolo will go into tomorrows finale on a score of 35.6 with 7.6 time penalties added to their dressage score. Diabolo was second here at AEC in 2023 in the Intermediate Championship and has a strong show jumping record to challenge Boyd for the overall win.Dutton, Klugman, Wildasin Ride to Strong Top 6 RoundsPhillip Dutton was pleased with the efforts of the Possante Groups Possante (Namelus R Wendelien, by Otangelo) today, jumping clear with 10.8 time penalties to secure fourth place overnight on a score of 39.4. This is another newer ride on Phillips string, having formerly been campaigned through the 4* level by Great Britains Emily King. For Phillip, the process of building this horse up for competitive finishes at this level has been about producing him to the point where speed becomes possible due to rideability and a quickness in the mind.Thats probably the quickest Ive taken him, and he handled it pretty well, he said. The faster you go, the more risk you take. So firstly, the priority for me is they have to have a base of fitness and the biggest errors Ive made are running a horse fast when they arent conditioned enough for it. So its making sure they are strong enough and [rideable enough], and mentally the horse has to be able to accept, or maybe not accept but not get flustered by going at that speed and still keep a clear mind and thats where I was very pleased with Impy today. Right to the end he was pretty alert and still very adjustable and able to read the jumps.Phillip has applied for the Military Boekelo CCIO4*-L in October but if hes not selected for the U.S. traveling squad hell aim Possante for the 4*-L at Morven Park instead. He also expressed his thoughts for Liz. Its been an up and down day with Lizs fall, and our thoughts are with her and her family, he said.Ema Klugman was also pleased with the speed she was able to show with Bronte Beach Z (Verdi TN Dalphine, by Chopin), who debuted at the 5* level in April at Kentucky and has been building that all-important cumulative base of fitness as she looks ahead to a second 5* start at Maryland in October. Ema stopped the clock with 6.4 time penalties added for a score of 39.6 and fifth place overall after two phases.If you had told me six months ago that she wouldve been one of the fastest horses here I wouldve been surprised! Ema said, describing todays course as essentially like riding the second half of Kentuckys 5* track with its terrain and three big uphill pulls.I was glad both of my horses have really big strides because I think it was easier to do just riding forward, Ema said. And if they have a big stride, you can just keep on cruising and the jumps come up well versus being on a smaller stride horses and having to add a lot.Ema noted that shes enlisted the perspective of many of her fellow upper-level riders as shes built and evolved her fitness program. With four horses currently running at Advanced this season, each horse is on its own individual program. [Bronte Beach Z]doesnt have a ton of blood but weve been working hard on her fitness, she elaborated. Anything with horses and the sport is you kind of change your system over time and try different things and see what works best.I think the first part is that fitness is cumulative so over time the horse will just get fitter, but I also think its interesting in other sports, theres maybe more open intel about how people train, Ema continued. Everyone who trains for a marathon can just kind of Google a regimen for training. Whereas thats not really readily available, certainly not just randomly on the internet, for eventing horses.I did a little bit of asking different people what they do in terms of preparing horse for Kentucky or other events. I didnt necessarily adopt any one of those approaches but I took it into account.For her, were adopting more faster work, but also doing the slow long sets as well so its kind of a combination. But really I think shes just growing up a bit so Im able to push her little harder. Its a balance because the risk of injury is higher when you go fast in training, but if you dont teach them to go fast then they have trouble in competition. And Im learning as we go too, so I dont think Ive fully cracked it. But well see if she can maintain that pace around a longer course.The sole rider to catch the time today did not in fact wear a watch for cross country. Arden Wildasin told me she hasnt worn a watch on cross country in about two years, preferring to rely on how her horses feel underneath her and achieve a natural pace. That approach certainly paid off today as she delivered a clear round with her own and her familys Sunday Times (Cult Hero Lackaghbeg Crest, by Sea Crest) nearly bang on the optimum of 6:27.At 18 years young, Mumbles certainly knows his way around an Advanced track at this point, and Ardens been working hard on achieving the polish she needs to execute fast and, most importantly, smooth rounds.I knew from riding the two Intermediate horses that the time would be hard to make, but I knew that Mumbles was fit and ready to run and I left the box saying go at your speed and I know thats fast, Arden said. Sometimes I will go slow because its not the right time or somethingwhere its moreof a homework aspect I need to work on, so in that aspect I dont need to worry about the time. Versus here at a championship, its a gallopingcourse and youve put your homework in thats why youre here. Trust yourself, trust your horse, and go out and gallop.You leave the start box knowing what youre sitting on that day and what stride length you can achieve, Arden said, describing how she wound up taking the option at the coffin late on course after Sunday Times stumbled after the ditch. Maybe what you walked isnt what you rode, but it is the path that you planned out. It might be leaving a stride or adding one because he jumped rounder than what I wanted or thought he would. So numbers should go out the window for you and you ride from jump to jump, in the combinations, in the singles, as smooth and effortlessly as you can. But if you can be fluid and soft, your horse will come out of it wanting to keep going again and again.Arden is ticking off the qualifications she needs to step up to 5* with this horse and to that end is aiming for the 4*-L at Morven Park. If shes successful there, she will have done arguably the two toughest 4*-L tracks in the country to set her up well for a 5* debut. This possibility, she says, is all in credit to her horse of a lifetime.He is definitely a cross country machine, she said. He is special. Hes given me the mileage and confidence to go around and tackle big, huge, challenging courses. I know every course I face there is going to be a challenge, so with my head on straight if I can ride him well, he can tackle anything and hes confident in himself and nimble and quick with his feet. Hes a horse that we didnt know if he would go Advanced. With horses, you dont know if Advanced is there. I think Intermediate you do, but its that next gear for Advanced where the pressure and technical skills are higher and its a question of does this horse have that?. And hes special. Our dressage needs work, well keep on working on that, but Ill take any qualifying dressage score to get to go out and run every cross country course. He is so special to me.Hamblys Build Tests Championship MettleJay Hamblys course, with which he was ably assisted by a team of builders including Tyson Rementer and Mick Costello, received high praise from all of the riders, and it certainly exerted a strong influence on the standings.The most influential fence was fence 14, the Nutrena Narrows, which consisted of an A B C D combination that Arden Wildasin described as a four-jump serpentine. The combination of slight terrain changes and challenging related distances caught out several pairs, including early third-placed Sharon White and Claus 63 (Sharon was of course disappointed with this, but was overall chuffed with Claus for how well he went around the rest of the course).It actually reminded me of the water jump there at Kentucky in 2021, Ema Klugman observed. You had a similar thing where you went in the water and onto an island where there was an arrowhead. I would say that was almost easier because it was on a straight line. This one was turning. Theyre big arrowheads so you cant add a stride. I almost thought maybe I should go out [and add a stride], but then I thought both of these horses have massive strides so why would I add a stride? The whole point of having horses with a big stride is you can keep on riding forward at those type of questions. Its good to have things that are that hard.In total, seven combinations encountered trouble at this fence, primarily at the C element.Tomorrow well see this Advanced division wrap up with show jumping in the iconic Rolex Stadium beginning at 6:45 p.m. EST. As always you can view the action across divisions live on Horse & Country here. Well add additional press releases from the USEA on the other divisions below, or you can catch up with their teams hard work on useventing.com.USEA Coverage LinksA Lot to Love About P.S. I Love You After Cross-Country in the #AEC2024 USEA Open Intermediate ChampionshipFour ARMA USEA Training Championships Dance in the Dressage Rings at the #AEC2024USEA American Eventing Championships: [Website] [Schedule] [Live Stream] [Timing & Scoring] [Volunteer] [Official Photographer] [XC Courses]ENs remote coverage of #AEC2024 is brought to you by Ride Equisafe, who is on site in the vendor fair at the Horse Park this week to help you with all of your safety equipment needs! You can also shop online (and contact them for bespoke recommendations) here.

In partnership with Wintec SaddlesHow often do you think about your posture and the way you are sitting whilehacking a horse? Its easy to underestimate how important rider position is outside of an arena. However, when youre riding for many miles and in the saddle for long periods of time, your position is intrinsically linked to both your long-term comfort and your horses.Sometimes we use an opportunity for a hack just to relax, and theres nothing wrong with that, but equally, if were hacking out a lot, its easy to get into bad habits, says biomechanics coach Hannah Irons.Say your horse suddenly spooks and shoots sideways if youre sat like a sack of potatoes, youre probably not going to be able to move with your horse as effectively as you would if youd been sat correctly.Staying on board during tricky moments isnt the only benefit of good posture out hacking. It willalso protect you from body aches and pains.The horse moves a lot underneath a rider, and if were not tuned in with them then were not absorbing that movement and force, so it can cause us to tense and strain, explains Hannah.Correct posture for hackingSo, how should we be sitting on a hack?Firstly, the most important and often misconstrued thing is being relaxed, says Hannah. We know we should sit up tall and have our shoulders back and down, but if you do that you may feel very tense or hollow your back. So when you sit up it should feel like a natural posture and not forced.If youre holding yourself bolt upright then youll be too tense and unable to absorb the motion of the horse beneath you.The ear-shoulder-hip-heel alignment is important, adds Hannah. Its a good guide for all riders, no matter their discipline.Whole horse effectRiding with the reins in one hand is a beneficial skill for horses and riders, but over time it can change your posture and the way you sit in the saddle, as well as how your horse moves beneath you.Its really important to have those moments to allow your horse to have a long rein and relax, but sometimes it becomes a habit, says Hannah.You see a lot of riders hacking out with the reins in one hand, and typically itll result in both rider and horse twisting to one side. When youre doing it consistently youll almost always have a slight flexion one way, and it will have a whole horse effect because they wont track up correctly and have stronger muscles on one side.Theres no need to completely stop riding this way, confirms Hannah, but do consider carefully how often you do it.Riding one-handed is expected from the BHS for when youre using hand signals or leading another horse, so its a very beneficial skill, she adds. Just remember to have some awareness so that you dont end up having that knock-on effect through the body.How to improve your postureYou dont need to be in the arena or mirrors to improve your posture. Hannah explains that there are small exercises you can do before you leave the yard or on your hack to help you feel more secure in the saddle.1. Check inA really good thing for riders to do is check in with themselves, says Hannah. If youve ever done mindfulness, meditation or yoga, then youll have an idea of what to do. Do a body scan and run down from head to toe to see how you feel.Ask yourself questions like:How does my head feel?Am I tilting to one side?Do my shoulders feel level?Am I equal through my seat bones?Have I got the same weight through each stirrup?Its really useful to do the with your eyes closed, but its hard to do while riding a horse for safety reasons, adds Hannah.Practise this on the ground with your eyes closed, and itll help you get better at doing it with your eyes open once youve mounted up.2. Loosen your shouldersIf your day job involves working behind a desk, chances are youll be sitting still for a long time and this can make us feel stiff.Theres a saying movement is medicine and its true, says Hannah. Simple things like shoulder rolls get everything moving. You can do this on a long rein.Roll your shoulders forward and then backward a few times. Next, shrug your shoulders up towards your ears, hold for a few seconds, and then let them drop back down. Repeat this a few times.3. Mobilise your anklesStretching your legs and ankles can also make you feel more comfortable. For this exercise, youll need to take your feet out of the stirrups. Practise this before you leave the yard or in the confines of an arena somewhere you feel safe and in control and just do one foot at a time, if you feel safe to do so.Take your foot out of the stirrup and do some gentle stretches. Flex your foot up and down, do some circles in each direction. Repeat on the other side, and youll be good to go, says Hannah, who is also a riding instructor, confidence coach, anda Franklin Method Equestrian Level 1 Educator and BHS Stage 2 Foundation Coach.This content is brought to you in partnership withWintec Saddles, durable, comfortable, easy-care, weather-proof saddles for everyone and proud support of #Hack1000Miles.Related contentSix signs youre a happy hackerJason Webbs 10 tips for dealing with a spooky horse out hackingOperation Snap: how and why more riders need to use it12 prize-winning through the ears photos taken out hackingThe post Rider posture when hacking: how important is it? appeared first on Your Horse.

Piggy March and the ex-racehorse Our Old Fella. Photo courtesy of Cornbury Horse Trials.Horse & Country (H&C) today announced details of an extensive and exclusive partnership with Cornbury House Horse Trials (Cornbury) in the UK. The new arrangement will see H&C live streaming cross country coverage from every class at this years event. In addition to the sports action, H&C and Cornbury are also collaborating in the production of a series of short films focused on young horses and riders, reflecting Cornburys founder and President, David Howdens commitment to encouraging and promoting young talent through The Howden Way.Cornbury takes place this year from 11th 15th September at the Howdens home in Oxfordshire in stunning parkland, set against the backdrop of the ancient Wychwood Forest. Cross Country runs from the 12th onwards and members of H&Cs streaming service, H&C+, will be able to watch all the action from every class as follows:Thursday September 12:FEI CCI3*-SIntermediate and Open IntermediateFriday September 13:FEI CCI2*-SIntermediateSaturday September 14:British Eventing Young Horse 6yo ChampionshipsBritish Eventing Young Horse 7yo ChampionshipsBritish Eventing Young Horse 5yo ChampionshipsSunday September 15:Pony TrialThe Howden Way U21 ChampionshipThe Howden Way U18 ChampionshipIn addition to the sports coverage, H&C and Cornbury are collaborating to produce a series of short films, titled Cornbury Creates Champions, to be released prior to the event. Each episode will focus on a horse and rider combination and tell the story of their route to the British Eventing Young Horse Championships, a vital stepping stone to the World Young Horse Championships in Le Lion DAngers in October.The series will be available as individual episodes on H&Cs, Cornburys, and The Howden Ways websites and social platforms. All four will also be edited together into a full-length television programme which will run on the Horse & Country channel which can be viewed for free in the UK on both Samsung TV Plus and LG Channels. The featured combinations are:Dani Evans Ottentik Nobility (7-year-old)Finn Healy Greannanstown Monbeg Joe (6-year-old)Mike Jackson Oscar (5-year-old, and 4-year-old Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse Champion in 2023)Izzy Taylor Barrington Alice (7-year-old)Commenting for H&C, Director of Content Jonathan Rippon said, I am delighted to announce this partnership with such a prestigious event. The combination of four days of Eventing coverage alongside a fascinating insight into the development of the young horse in Cornbury Creates Champions, shows that Horse & Country is more than living up to its position as the Home of Eventing.For Cornbury, Event Director Richard Clapham commented, We are delighted to be working with Horse & Country to broadcast Cornbury House Horse Trials 2024 and to be continuing to showcase the event, and in particular the exciting young horses which will be competing in the highly prestigious British Eventing Young Horse Championships.To watch all H&Cs Cornbury coverage, make sure you are signed up to H&C+. Annual membership is only 74.99 as a one-off payment, or theres an option to pay in 12 monthly instalments of 7.99. And non-members who wish to watch Cornbury can choose H&Cs Pay Per View option and buy a pass for the event for just 17.99. Viewers can also save 15% off on an annual H&C+ membership by using code EVENTINGNATION15 at checkout.Members can watch online or with H&Cs mobile apps, as well as on Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, and Amazon Fire. Both H&C+ members and Pay Per View pass holders can watch all the action on-demand straight after the event. Full details on how to join or purchase your pass can be found at www.horseandcountry.tv,

A lunging cavesson is an important piece of kit that you will need for lunging a horse. It has several metal rings fitted on the noseband to clip a lunge rein to.Each lunging cavesson is designed slightly differently, but a good product will have padding and three metal rings on the noseband for the attachment of a lunge line or training aids. Most will be padded and fully adjustable with buckles on the headpiece and noseband for ensuring the most comfortable fit.Some cavessons go a step further and are anatomically designed with the horses delicate facial structures in mind.A few also come with detachable bit clips, which means you can add a bit if one is required for your chosen training aid without having to fit a bridle underneath the cavesson.Lunging cavesson or bridle?A lunging cavesson is essentially a cross between a bridle and a headcollar. It is possible to lunge a horse from a bridle instead (or even using both in conjunction), and which you opt for usually comes down to personal preference.The key difference is how the lunging rein attaches. There is a ring on the front of a cavesson, which means you are not controlling your horse via their bit.With a bridle, your lunge line will be attached to the bit. A lunging cavesson offers more versatility than a bridle, as it has more fastenings (rings) to clip attachments to. Many riders prefer to lunge from a cavesson so they dont interfere with their horses mouth.Using a bridle and cavesson together, or a cavesson with detachable bit clips, means you can use a lunging aid such as side-reins or a Pessoa without the lunge line interfering with the horses mouth.This is because the lunging aid is clipped onto the cavesson nose ring rather than the bit, so signals are much clearer for the horse.Shop for a lunging cavessonThe type of cavesson you select will depend on your needs and budget. Take a look at a few currently on the market below:Hy Equestrian Lunge CavessonThis fully adjustable lunging cavesson has a padded base and strong metal nose fittings. It has stainless steel fixtures and features a browband attachment.Colour: BlackSizes:Small, largeRRP 25.50 (US$29)Buying in the UK? Purchase hereBuying in the USA? Purchase hereShowmaster Lungeing Headcollar Freedom This cavesson also functions as a headcollar and bitless bridle. It has an adjustable headpiece, chin strap and throat lash.The curved ring on the left cheekpiece prevents pressure caused by the snap hook.Colours:Black, marine, oreganoSizes:Shetland pony, pony, cob, full, extra fullRRP 15.90Buying in the UK? Purchase hereEuropean shipping availableClaridge House Leather Cavesson Soft & LightThis lightweight leather cavesson has three metal rings for lunge line or rein attachments.Colour: BlackSizes:Shetland pony, pony, cob, full, extra fullRRP 59.90Buying in the UK?Purchase hereEuropean shipping availableShires Fleece Lined Lunge Cavesson This cavesson has a plush fleece padding on the noseband and headpiece for comfort. It is fully adjustable and comes in a choice of fun colours.Colours:Blue, pink, navySizes:Pony, cob, full, extra fullRRP 19.99 (US$27.99)Buying in the UK?Purchase hereBuying in the USA? Purchase hereEquiAmi Lunge CavessonThe EquiAmi Lunge Cavesson is lightweight and soft, providing a close fit to eliminate any pinching or rubbing. The broad noseband provides improved comfort for the horse and the detachable bit straps means it can be used without a bridle.This lunging cavesson was placed as runner-up in the BETA 2012 innovation awards.Colour:BlackSizes:Pony, cob, fullRRP 47Buying in the UK?Purchase hereDelivery to USA and ROW is availableKincade Lunge CavessonThe Kincade lunge cavesson has a padded nose and wide straps.Colour: BlackSizes:Cob or fullRRP 32.99 (US$44.99)Buying in the UK?Purchase hereBuying in the USA? Purchase hereWaldhausen Anatomic CavessonThis cavesson has an anatomical cut to provide greater freedom of the ears and cheekbone. It is made from high quality leather and has soft padding for comfort. It can be used with or without a bit.Colour:Black, brownSizes:Pony, cob, full, extra fullRRP 79.99 (US$110)Buying in the UK? Purchase hereBuying in the USA? Purchase hereWhitaker LCAV Lunge CavessonThis lunging cavesson is fully adjustable with three D-ring attachments on the noseband. It is made from strong webbing and has a padded noseband.Colour: NavySizes:Cob, fullRRP From 44.95 (from US$67.67)Buying in the UK? Purchase hereBuying in the USA? Purchase hereChoosing between a cavesson or bridleI have two horses: my Irish sports horse Romeo and an ex-racer called Alfie. Depending on the type of lunging session I plan to do with each horse, Ill use different tack. There are two training aids I use with Romeo: an EquiAmi or bum bands. He tends to be quite on the forehand as hes very short coupled, so these gadgets help to get him to lift through his core and back.Romeo is also known for whizzing around, so having a training aid on helps to keep him focused. When I use the EquiAmi I like to lunge him in a bridle and cavesson; it means the lunge line doesnt interfere with the training aid, as this one attaches to the bit.When hes in the bum bands, Ill opt for either a cavesson or his bridle, as these dont attach to the bridle.As an ex-racehorse, Alfie hasnt quite got the memo about lunging just yet, so we do very short sessions without any training aids. If I dont plan to ride afterwards then Ill use thelungecavesson, as he has a sensitive mouth. If Im just doing a five-minute leg stretch before I hop on to ride, Ill just lunge in his bridle with a bit coupling.Basically, all horses are different and the best thing you can do is work out what suits your own horse best.Related content9 of the best lunge reins on the marketHow to use a lunging whip correctly plus 7 designs to choose fromUseful lunging equipment you need to haveNine lunging exercises to help your horse work correctlyThe post Shopping for a lunging cavesson: what to look for appeared first on Your Horse.

Operation Snap is a quick and easy way to report road incidents while hacking a horse to the police, but more horse riders need to make use of it. In order to submit a report, you must upload video footage of the incident, which means always wearing a camera when you ride and not enough horse riders are doing this either.In a survey by the Pass Wide and Slow Facebook group, 45% of riders said that they dont use a hat or body camera when riding on the roads. Cost was cited as a key reason for not using one.When reporting an incident, it is important to remember as much information as possible, including noting down the description of the driver and the vehicle.We appreciate that it is not always possible to remember the details after an incident on the roads, which is why more riders are choosing to wear a head or body camera when out riding, said a spokesperson for the British Horse Society (BHS).Taking these steps could make a difference to the outcome of an investigation and potential prosecution.Have you heard of Operation Snap?When I asked our#Hack1000Miles challengers whether they have ever used Operation Snap to report an incident while riding on the roads, well over half said that they had never heard of it. Just 16% of respondents said that they are aware of Operation Snap, while only 15% have used it to report an incident.These figures have got to improve. Every single rider is united in a desire to feel safe(r) when riding on the road most of us have no choice but to use them to get to and from bridleways.Making better use of Operation Snap is a key way of achieving this, because ultimately it can (and does) lead to drivers being educated (and possibly given a warning, or worse) about how to pass horses safely and correctly on the road.How to use Operation SnapIf you experience an incident while riding on the road, you need to report it immediately to the local police force that covers the area where it occurred. Bear in mind that if your horse is kept at livery, or you have ridden a long distance, this may not be the same police force that covers where your home is.Operation Snap has an online form for people to report an incident and submit evidence. Other road users can use it too, including drivers and cyclists. To find it, visit the website for your local police, or search its name and the words Operation Snap on Google. Mandatory details you need to provide include:Your name, address and contact detailsLocation, date and time of the incidentRegistration number of the offending vehicle, as well as its make and colourA written description of what happenedWhether you are prepared to go to court should things progress that farFootage from a camera.Operation Snap: video footageVideo footage from a body or hat camera must be unedited and not shared on social media. Choose as good a quality camera as you can afford (the higher the number of pixels the better, as it needs to clearly show identifying features such as a vehicle registration number).You should keep video footage on your device after uploading dont delete it. The finer details of what is required varies from force to force, so read the instructions carefully. Devon & Cornwall Police requires two minutes of hat cam footage either side of the incident, for example, whereas Northamptonshire Police doesnt specify this on its form.The more footage the police prosecutor has to watch, the easier it is for them to get a full understanding of the incident. If you can, submit your report the same day the incident occurs.Officers have an obligation to inform drivers of the offence they have committed within 10 days, and you need to factor in time for your report to be viewed by the police first. There is then a six-month time limit for prosecutions.Operation Snap: what action will police take?Reporting road incidents to the police is a simple yet effective way that riders can work together to help make the roads safer for riding or driving horses. Educating drivers is crucial, and a successful report via Operation Snap can lead to warnings or mandatory attendance on an educational course for drivers.Dont scoff at this (many riders do). I imagine that an official letter from the police warning someone about their actions while driving and the risk of further action being taken is quite a worry for a person to receive.Most drivers are not bad people many have absolutely no clue how to pass a horse safely, and why not doing so is so dangerous.Next time, the hope is that they will brake a bit earlier, slow right down and give the horse plenty of room. Of course, there are unscrupulous individuals who seem to believe the rules (and the law) doesnt apply to them.In these cases, we have to trust in the system. Keep videoing and keep reporting to Operation Snap. Eventually, they will be caught.What counts as an incident worth reporting?An incident isnt just a vehicle striking a horse. Passing too close and too fast, as well as aggressive behaviour (such as swearing, using hand signals, stopping and getting out of the car threatening to hurt a rider), should be reported too.There were 45 incidents involving horse riders reported to West Yorkshire Police between July and September 2023. Of these, 20 drivers were found to have driven without reasonable consideration to others, while three had driven without due care and attention.All 23 drivers had to attend an educational course. No further action wastaken concerning the remaining incidents due to a lack of evidence.Thats a 50% success rate. Think of it as 20 more drivers on the road who have a better idea (and extra motivation) of how to be careful the next time they see a horse rider on the road.For now, its a lot better than nothing. Long term, more reports need to be made to Operation Snap so that the number of drivers being educated increases.Operation Snap: what do the police say?The police alone cant be everywhere all of the time and so by enabling the public to be our additional eyes and ears we can help to deter dangerous and reckless behaviour, says detective chief superintendent Andy Cox from the Metropolitan Police.We review submissions from dashcam and helmet cameras and, where appropriate, will take action which can and has led to offenders being disqualified from driving.Lincolnshire Police confirmed that every single submission to Operation Snap is viewed, and where the footage shows a traffic offence action is taken. This means that evidence in the form of good-quality video footage is essential, and hat cams are fast becoming a critical piece of riding kit that every rider on the road should have.The National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) has also been working with the BHS around road safety. Data collated by the BHS has led to mounted police patrols on stretches of road that are hotspots for horse riding incidents.Urgent action is requiredRemember there were 3,383 road incidents involving horses reported to the BHS in 2023. Out of these, three people and 66 horses died, while 94 people and 86 horses were injured.This is despite the changes to the Highway Code coming into force in January 2022. The updated guidelines state that other road users should pass a horse rider or carriage driver leaving at least 2m between their vehicle and the horse in question, and that they should go no faster than 10mph past an equine.Yet last years BHS figures show that 85% of incidents occurred because a vehicle passed the horse too quickly or too closely. Additionally, 23% of riders fell victim to road rage or abuse from motorists. View the full story.Too many drivers underestimate the importance of driving carefully around horses, says BHS director of safety Alan Hiscox, who writes an exclusive column for Your Horse Online. This is detrimental to the safety of equestrians. You only have to look at the two horses who were tragically killed in the space of just two weeks at the beginning of 2023.Our fear is that guidelines arent being clearly explained and delivered; this needs to change. Urgent action is required to make every road user aware of the Highway Code changes and, critically, why its so important to pass horses with care. Only through working collaboratively to educate and drive awareness will we be able to stop these awful incidents from happening over and over again.Report incidents to the BHSAfter reporting to the police, riders should also submit details of an incident or near miss to the BHS. This wont lead to police action being taken which is why reporting to the police via Operation Snap first is imperative but it does generate important data.This data has helped the BHS identify stretches of road that are hotspots for riding incidents; for example, leading to new road signs and mounted police patrols. Increasing the number of incidents that are logged via Horse i remains a key priority for the BHS in 2024.Data is critical to the work we do to lobby for change in safety laws and it played a vital role when it came to informing the changes to the Highway Code for equestrians, explains Alan.Collating this data also allows us to better understand the rate of equine-related incidents and, ultimately, ensure that horses remain safe, as well as those around them.It helps us to identify key locations across the country where incidents regularly occur, meaning that we can target our work to help make these locations safer.Anyone can report an incident or a near miss to the BHS you dont even have to be a member. You can do so via the charitys online form, or by downloading the Horse i app via the Apple Store or Google Play on your mobile phone or tablet. Find out more.Look whos drivingSometimes, a vehicle passing inappropriately is heavily branded with a company name and logo, giving you another channel to report the driver. This happened to me several years ago while hacking my horse King on a B road through Stratton Audley in Oxfordshire.It is a country road with a 60mph limit, narrow enough not to have white lines down the middle but wide enough that two vehicles can just about pass each other comfortably.I was on my way home from a nice hack when an enormous articulated lorry came zooming around the bend and didnt even attempt to slow down in order to pass us. The driver had plenty of time to see us.We were in high vis and way back from the bend when he came into view. Yet he chose not to slow down and he was going FAST. There was a large ditch to my left, which meant I had nowhere to go.In hindsight, I should have turned King around to face away from the lorry so that if he had spooked, he was more likely to leap forward rather than spin reducing the likelihood of me falling off and also lowering the risk of him slipping. (Metal shoes on a tarmac surface is not ideal.)What I actually did, however, was grab the neck strap (probably get a bit tense in my body bad move when I need to convey confidence to my horse) and say, Oh *beep*.Taking further actionDo you know what my brilliant horse did? Absolutely nothing. He didnt even flick an ear. He just carried on walking along his side of the road thinking (I guess) how much he was looking forward to eating his haynet when he got home. King held my hand that day!Armed with video footage, I immediately sent it off to the lorry company along with a polite, but firm, email explaining exactly how and why their driver had endangered my life that day (and Kings) and to please educate their drivers on how to pass horses in the future.I received a reply later that week apologising, and stating that the driver had been identified and giving a warning. Did it work? I dont know, Ive not seen the lorry since. But Im glad I did something.I confess that I didnt report this incident to the police. If Operation Snap existed then, I hadnt heard of it. If it were to happen tomorrow, you can count on me uploading my footage and reporting it to them as soon as I get home. I did, however, log the incident with the BHS via their online form.Operation Snap: the key messageEvery one who owns and/or rides horses has a duty to wear a camera out riding and report every incident we experience to the police and the BHS. That means you, and me plus all our horsey family and friends.Spread the message of pass wide and slow to everyone you know. Share social media posts about horses and riders being injured and killed on the road on your own page so that your non-horsey friends see it.Make them aware of the consequences their actions could have. Ultimately, there is a long way to go to make roads safer for horse riding, and all riders need to stand together to try and make it happen.Related contentHat cameras for horse riders: what to look for and 6 on the marketThe Highway Code: a solicitor explains what it means for horse ridersHorse rider road safety: things you can do to help make the roads saferAlan Hiscox: seeing your horse badly injured on the road is something you never forgetI wish it was me who broke a leg, not you: rider speaks out after pony is killed on the roadThe post Operation Snap: how and why more horse riders need to use it appeared first on Your Horse.

Liz Halliday and Shanroe Cooley, pictured at Stable View earlier this year. Photo by Liz Crawley Photography.We reported earlier that Liz Halliday sustained a hard fall with Shanroe Cooley today on the Advanced cross country at the USEA American Eventing Championships (Lexington, KY). Her team has released an update on her condition, confirming that she sustained a head injury which required surgery to relieve pressure from swelling in her brain after the fall. She had been transported by ambulance to the University of Kentucky Medical Center shortly after the incident. Shanroe Cooley was not injured in the fall.The statement reads:Today, Liz sustained a head injury at the AEC after a fall on cross country. After being transported to the hospital, Liz underwent surgery to relieve the pressure from the swelling in her brain.Her team of doctors felt the surgery went exceptionally well. Liz is in stable condition and currently resting comfortably.We appreciate all the love and support from everyone reaching out and checking in at this time, and we know it also means the world to Liz.Thank you to the onsite team and everyone who jumped into action to help at the event, along with Lizs remarkable team for ensuring the horses are well taken care of while Liz is recovering. Thank you also to the doctors and nurses at the hospital for providing the best possible care.We will do our best to provide updates as we have them. Please keep sending positive thoughts and prayers.With love and thanks,Her family and friendsWe will share updates from Lizs team as theyre made available to us. The team at EN is sending Liz all of our love and wishes for a positive recovery process.

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Defender Burghley Horse Trials (@burghleyhorsetrials)This time next week, the Defender Burghley Horse Trials will be in full swing, with the second day of dressage well underway. Hopefully, we will also have been treated to yet another expert analysis of all of the best (and worst) lewks on the jog strip by the ever observant Chinch and his able assistant, Tilly Berendt, following the first horse inspection on Wednesday 4th September. How will this years fashion show compare to that of years gone by, I wonder? There is nothing better than a throwback to years gone by, and the trends that dominated way back when. Lets face it, some of the trends from those days are probably de rigeur once again, such is the cyclical nature of fashion. Whether that is a good thing or not is all down to personal opinion, so we will leave you to make your own mind up who wore it best?!If you want to take another dander down memory lane, then enjoy these snaps from 50 years ago, thanks to Juliet Graham or rather her mom, Nicky! That was the year that Burghley held the World Championships, with Team USA winning both Team and Individual Gold, with Bruce Davidson Sr. topping the podium. What a throwback things have definitely changed a little since then!US Weekend PreviewUSEA American Eventing Championships: [Website] [Schedule] [Live Stream] [Timing & Scoring] [Volunteer] [Official Photographer] [XC Courses]Equestrians Institute H.T.: [Website] [Entries/Timing/Scoring] [Volunteer]Seneca Valley Pony Club H.T.: [Website] [Timing & Scoring] [Volunteer]Bucks County Horse Park H.T.: [Website] [Entries/Timing/Scoring]Friday News & ReadingWould it be a Friday News & Notes without a podcast recommendation?! Of course not! As is expected then, here is the latest recommendation from me, to you! Once again, it is our pals at the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast that are coming up with the goods, with the Inside Burghley 2024 show providing the perfect appetiser for the 5* action that will unfold next week. Nicole Brown has managed to track down not only the Director of the Defender Burghley Horse Trials, Martyn Johnson, but also marketing expert Lucy Higginson, as well as racing personality Hayley Moore, who will head up all of the action at the Insights stage, where she will be interrogating various riders and industry experts throughout the week. With so much available, and tickets still on sale take this as your sign to buy a ticket if you can, and if not, then treat yourself to a Burghley TV Subscription. So much of the action will be available on the livestream, including the Burghley Young Event Horse Final as well as various behind the scenes previews and interviews. Well worth the $27 (ish) annual fee! Podcast fans are in for a treat this week, as I am thrilled to report that I have another incredible episode of the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast for you. Theres not really all that much I need to say to convince you to go ahead and give it a listen, other than that it is with none other than three time Olympic champion, Michael Jung. Yes, really.We also have news of another Olympic medal winner this week, this time from Tom McEwens stable. He shared a video over on his Instagram of both of his Olympic rides, Toledo de Kerser with whom he won Team Gold and Individual Silver in Tokyo and JL Dublin, who of course has just helped Team GB to their second consecutive Olympic Team Gold. According to Toms wife, Harriet, Toledo de Kerser, who was sadly injured at Burghley last year, is slowly being brought back into ridden work, though not with the view to event, but simply to have him back in work and enjoying himself. Glorious news to all Toledo fans out there, and Im sure to Tom and his team, too!Staying with Team McEwen, they have a team vacancy. Fancy joining an Olympic medal and 5* winning team? Then go ahead and drop them a line! An incredible opportunity for anyone serious about a career in the equestrian industry!More news from one of our favourite Olympic superstars. One of the brightest stars of our sport and indeed, one of the longest serving members, with a career spanning over 13 years Virgil, the 19 year old ride of Australias Shane Rose, has finally made it back to his homeland, where he will enjoy a retirement from the sport. What a horse and still looking every inch a superstar, even in his twilight years. Feeling lucky?! Excellent, because theres a whole load of brilliant prizes up for grabs (mainly for UK based readers though, sorry!) First up, the chance to win a course walk at the upcoming Defender Burghley Horse Trials, with 5* winning rider, Gemma Stevens. As if thats not enough, Insights Magazine are offering you the chance to win tickets to the event, too. All you need to do is sign up at the link. Simples. Finally, if youre feeling extraordinarily lucky, then why not grab the chance to win tickets to yet another great event, Cornbury House Horse Trials, which runs the week after Burghley. Again, nothing too taxing, just a few clicks and youre in the mix!More prizes up for grabs here, although this time theyre not for you! Instead, it is that time of year again; the nominations for the annual Horse & Hound awards, in collaboration with Agria Equine and NAF. Categories include Horse of the Year, Professional and Amateur rider of the year, Groom of the Year and the Horse of a Lifetime award. Nominations close on September 19th, so head on over and make your nominations now!Final one from me before I go and dive head first into Burghley TV in preparation for next week If you are already wondering how to fill your free time in the rapidly approaching and much dreaded off season, then why not get your glad rags on and buy a ticket for the British Eventing Support Trust Ball? Tables are all but sold out, and there are only a few tickets remaining, so if you are able to get to London on November 30th, then why not give yourself something to look forward to?! With a live band, champagne reception and the most incredible prizes on offer in both the silent auction and the raffle, it will certainly be a night to remember and all contributing to the most incredible cause. What are you waiting for?!Sponsor CornerLooking for a reason to visit Stable View in Aiken? Heres 10 of them! As part of Eventing Nations team of reporters, Ive been lucky enough to visit Stable View several times now, and its become a dream of mine to go with one of my horses, just for fun. Heres why its on my bucket list and why it should be on yours, too. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Stable View (@stableviewaiken)Weekend WatchingRemember I suggested you go sign up for Burghley TV?! Well, if you need a little more convincing then here is a sneak peak of the exclusive course preview that you will be privy to, should you take the plunge. Told you it was worth it

The 2024 BEVA Congress (11-14 September, at the ACC in Liverpool) will be shining the spotlight on the horses foot with a lecture stream dedicated to the foot and farriery. The content aims to celebrate teamwork between vets and farriers, and has been curated by Dr Simon Curtis, who is internationally renowned in the hoof-care world for his remedial farriery textbooks and lectures.Any historical, perceived divide between science of veterinary medicine and the craft of farriery is no longer in existence, said Simon. The overlap is vast which means it is more essential than ever that vets, nurses and farriers understand each others roles in order to maximise their patient outcomes.Farriery isnt sexy, but it beats everything else for improving soundness. It is impossible to maintain or regain soundness without farriery being considered as an integral part of the process.The impact good farriery can have on a horses ability to tolerate conformational, work-related or other causes of lameness associated pathology is all too often overlooked by all parties, and this should no longer be the case. Vets and farriers must work as a team to avoid injury and facilitate recovery wherever possible.The sessions will explore various aspects of the connection between veterinary science and the craft of the farrier, including the following topics:Its not the shoe that fixes the horse its the trimHorseshoes have by bio-mechanical effects, but what are they?Why do heels collapse and can we repair them?Chronic club foot is manageable by farrieryDigital support may not be a cure-all but in many cases, it is effectiveTrimming the toe back: when did that ever work?The BEVA Congress is produced by equine vets for equine vets. The farriery stream is part of 90+ hours of live and on-demand CPD on offer, covering equine medicine, surgery and practice. There is also an expanded stream for vet nurses.BEVA members prices for Congress for the three days are 699 for vets (with concessionary prices available for those in their first three years of graduation or earning less than 25,000), 273 for nurse members for all three days and 300 for farriers and other allied professionals for all three days or 110 for one day. Practice passes are also available.To find out more and to book your tickets, click here.Lead image byShutterstockFurther reading5 simple ways to prevent your horse losing a shoeUseful hoof care advice for a sound and happy horseAll about hoof trimming for horsesThe post Farriery isnt sexy, but it beats everything else for improving soundness: Spotlight on hoof health appeared first on Your Horse.

Section Key Points Introduction Anticipation around Alex Hassell's casting as Rupert Campbell-Black in Jilly Cooper's 'Rivals' Understanding Rupert Campbell-Black Main character known for charm, ambition, Olympic riding, and Tory MP role Alex Hassell: The New Face of Rupert Campbell-Black Hassell known for 'The Boys', 'Silent Witness', and 'His Dark Materials'; Approved by Jilly Cooper Why Alex Hassell? Diverse acting background; Can handle complex characters; Suitable for contemporary skew of the series The Ensemble Cast Includes David Tennant, Danny Dyer, and Emily Atack; Ensures strong narrative foundation The World of "Rivals" Set in 1986 Rutshire; Follows rivalry between Rupert Campbell-Black and Lord Tony Baddingham Production and Release Produced by Happy Prince; Directed by Elliot Hegarty; Premieres on Disney+ and Hulu on October 18, 2024 Conclusion Hassell's casting is promising; Series expected to stay true to novel while offering fresh perspective; Rich narrative with quality production Is the New Casting Choice for Rupert Campbell-Black in 'Rivals' the Right Fit? The highly anticipated adaptation of Jilly Cooper's novel Rivals has generated significant buzz, particularly with the announcement of Alex Hassell as the charismatic and notorious Rupert Campbell-Black. This casting decision has sparked both excitement and curiosity among fans of the book and newcomers alike. In this blog, we will delve into whether Alex Hassell is the right fit for this iconic role and what we can expect from the upcoming series. Understanding Rupert Campbell-Black Rupert Campbell-Black is a central character in Jilly Cooper's Rutshire Chronicles series, known for his rakish charm, Olympic riding prowess, and his position as a Tory MP. He is a complex figure, embodying both ruthless ambition and devastating good looks, making him a compelling and memorable character. Alex Hassell: The New Face of Rupert Campbell-Black Alex Hassell, known for his roles in The Boys, Silent Witness, and His Dark Materials, has been chosen to bring Rupert Campbell-Black to life on screen. Jilly Cooper herself has expressed her approval of the casting, stating, "The minute we met with Alex, we knew hed perfectly embody my all-time hero, the iconic, racy, ruthless, and devastatingly handsome Rupert Campbell-Black." Why Alex Hassell? Hassell's diverse acting background suggests he has the range to portray the multifaceted nature of Rupert Campbell-Black. His experience in playing complex characters, such as Metatron in His Dark Materials, indicates he can handle the depth and charisma required for this role. Moreover, the producers' decision to cast Hassell reflects their aim to maintain the essence of the character while possibly introducing a fresh perspective. Given that the series is set to have a contemporary skew on the original 1980s novel, Hassell's modern appeal could help in making the character more relatable to contemporary audiences. The Ensemble Cast The success of Rivals also hinges on the ensemble cast, which includes notable actors such as David Tennant as Lord Tony Baddingham, Danny Dyer as Freddie Jones, and Emily Atack as Sarah Stratton. This star-studded lineup ensures that the series will have a strong foundation, allowing Hassell's performance to shine within a well-rounded narrative. The World of "Rivals" Set in the fictional county of Rutshire in 1986, Rivals delves into the cutthroat world of independent television. The series follows the intense rivalry between Rupert Campbell-Black and Lord Tony Baddingham, which threatens to disrupt the operations of Corinium Television. This backdrop provides a rich setting for character development and dramatic tension, which will be crucial in showcasing Hassell's portrayal of Rupert. Production and Release The series is produced by Happy Prince, with Dominic Treadwell-Collins and Laura Wade serving as executive producers and writers. The production team's experience, combined with the lead director Elliot Hegarty's involvement, suggests a high level of quality and attention to detail. The series is set to debut on Disney+ internationally and Hulu in the U.S. on October 18, 2024. Conclusion The casting of Alex Hassell as Rupert Campbell-Black in Rivals appears to be a well-thought-out decision. His acting credentials and the approval from Jilly Cooper herself indicate that he has the potential to bring this iconic character to life in a compelling and authentic way. As the series approaches its release, fans and newcomers alike can look forward to a dramatic and engaging adaptation that stays true to the spirit of the original novel while offering a fresh perspective. In conclusion, with a talented ensemble cast, a rich narrative setting, and a production team dedicated to quality, Alex Hassell's portrayal of Rupert Campbell-Black is likely to be a highlight of the series. Whether you are a long-time fan of Jilly Cooper's works or new to the world of Rutshire Chronicles, Rivals promises to be an exciting and captivating watch. 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