Training the Three-Day Event Horse and Rider (ISBN 0-385-42520-1) is a 1995 book written by James C. Wofford

James C. Wofford

James Cunningham Wofford is an American equestrian, who has competed in many international competitions in the sport of eventing. Today he is most known as a trainer of both horses and riders, and as a retired president of the AHSA and vice-president of the USET.Wofford now lives on his Fox Covert...

, covering each phase of the equestrian

Equestrianism

Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...

 sport of eventing

Eventing

Eventing is an equestrian event comprising dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. This event has its roots in a comprehensive cavalry test requiring mastery of several types of riding...

, 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