Training
Is it Same Old George?
The legendary George Morris was back in Australia and yes he is still preaching the same messages, and yes he is still using the same style of teaching that is unique only to George. But is he outdated or have Australian riders had enough of his ideas?
Alice and Sam - George Morris first timers
Up and coming Australian eventing riders Alice Hirst and Sam Jeffree attended their first ever George Morris clinic - what did they learn from the great man?
The catch ride
“I try and make them into friends straight away” says Oliver Townend about how to successfully compete on a ‘catch ride’
Eventing gems from Captain Mark Phillips
We talk to Captain Mark Phillips and discover why ‘muscle memory is a bitch’ how to ‘be a monkey in a rucksack’, why the top riders ‘ride tall’ and tips for dealing with skinny fences
Chris Burton - counting strides
Counting strides out loud can help you and your horse focus on approach to a fence - this training video from a Chris Burton cross country clinic shows what a simple but effective warm-up exercise it can be when used slightly differently
