Training the Three-Day Event Horse and Rider

Training the Three-Day Event Horse and Rider (ISBN 0-385-42520-1) is a 1995 book written by James C. Wofford, covering each phase of the equestrian sport of eventing, as well as a brief history of the event and a section on choosing a proper horse for the sport. The book ends with a section on conditioning and interval training, and provides several grids for gymnastic jumping. The book is considered a classic by American eventers.

The book is part of the Doubleday Equestrian Library Series (Doubleday, NY). It began printing in 1995, was discontinued, and then began reprinting in 2006.

Chapters

• History and Development of the Three-Day Event
• Selecting and Evaluating the Three-Day Prospect
• Equipment for Horse and Rider
• Dressage
• Cross-Country
• Show Jumping
• Conditioning
• Putting It All Together
  • Appendix I: Interval Notation and Conditioning Gallops
  • Appendix II: Sample Schedules
  • Appendix III: Gymnastic Show Jumping