I got through to the nationals!

I was delighted to be one of only six selected for the South East regional final, for which candidates applied with their CV, and a written statement about themselves as coaches.

The regional competition, held at Berkshire Riding Centre, was run by Robert Pickles FBHS, in the style of a training day.

I taught a lunge lesson and a semi-private jump, as well as engaging in group discussion sessions on all the horses and riders taking part. I thoroughly enjoyed the day, and felt I learned a lot from seeing new horse and rider combinations, and discussing coaching with Robert and the other candidates.

The day surpassed everything I’d hoped for when Robert announced that I had won the place at the national finals in October!

Huge thanks go to Rosie and the team at BRC, for organising the day so well, and providing us with excellent riders and horses.

I’m thrilled to be a part of this prestigious competition, and will be working hard between now and October to further improve my coaching, and give the best performance I can at the grand final!

Photos courtesy of the British Horse Society Press Office