Eventing’s one of the most physically demanding equestrian sports and requires athletes – both human and equine – to be at the top of their game. Meanwhile, if showjumping or dressage is your thing, although the kind of fitness needed is different, you’ll still need to put in the graft to ensure you and your horse are ready to be able to perform at your very best.
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Meg Elphick
is a 27-year-old YouTuber and event rider based in Worcestershire. She documents her equestrian journey, and has enjoyed considerable success on her home-produced horses, including 3rd place at Badminton Grassroots in 2022, and 4th and 7th in 2023.
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