Wednesday News & Notes

One Big Thing: BE Prepared with British Eventing

Captain Mark Phillips, British Eventing CEO Helen West and Bicton organiser Andrew Fell peer over the first element of question 19, the Burghley Brushes, at Bicton’s pop up five-star. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

BE Prepared is British Eventing’s new learning and development initiative, created to support riders, coaches and owners across every stage of their eventing journey. Built around expert guidance, practical training, and accessible digital learning, it provides a supported pathway into the sport and helps riders prepare with confidence.

Open to both members and non-members, BE Prepared is delivered through British Eventing’s Training Foundation (BETF), our new foundation dedicated to supporting education, development and best practice across the sport.

Whether you’re entering your first BE80, returning to eventing after a break, or looking to develop your knowledge as you move up the levels, BE Prepared offers structured, welfare-led support for both horse and rider. The program brings together coaching expertise, equine professionals, and evidence-based guidance to promote safe, enjoyable and informed participation.

BE Skilled

BE Skilled brings together the technical knowledge, phase-specific skills and competition understanding that riders need to progress safely and confidently in eventing through video series covering Fundamentals, Dressage, Show Jumping, & Cross Country.

[Click here to register for free]

BE Partners

BE Partners focuses on caring for our horses to optimise their well-being, as well as building a strong, ethical partnership based on clear communication, consistency and respect for how horses learn through video series covering Welfare, Conditioning from the Ground, & Groundwork.

[Click here to register for free]

BE Ready

BE Ready is designed to help you prepare mentally and physically for training and competition, giving you the tools to ride confidently, make good decisions and support your horse effectively through video series covering Rider Fitness, Rider Mindset, and Arena Eventing.

[Click here to register for free]

Training Camps

Alongside the online hub, BE Prepared will offer two-day regional training camps led by experienced British Eventing coaches. Each camp blends Mounted Coaching, Workshops & Demos, and Expert Q&A Sessions, with topics including Rider Fitness, Horse Welfare & Management, Techniques, and other topics such as tack fitting, nutrition, and season planning.

Open to members and non-members over 18, the camps are a brilliant opportunity to learn, practice and enjoy eventing as part of a like-minded community.

[BE Knowledge Hub: useful articles and resources]

[Meet the BE Coaches]

[Learn more about the British Eventing Training Foundation]

Major International Events This Weekend

Twin Rivers Spring International (CA, USA): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

Strzegom Horse Trials (POL): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

US Events This Weekend

Longleaf Pine HT (NC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Unionville HT (PA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Poplar Place April HT (GA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

F.E.N.C.E. HT (NC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times]

Pine Hill Spring HT (TX): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]