Pole work and gymnastic showjumping – Equestrian training.

February 5, 2018

We had a fabulous afternoon/evening last Friday in our Contessa EC. pole work and gymnastic showjumping clinic. All the horses and riders enjoyed the challenges set and grew in confidence, great stuff!

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Equestrian Job Opportunity

January 29, 2018

LIVE-IN GROOM/GROUNDSKEEPER – HARPENDEN  Photo by Petros Spiliopoulos We are looking for someone to replace our lovely groom who is due to return home at the beginning of March. The job primarily involves looking after the horses at our small, friendly private yard near Harpenden (some of you may recognise from the photo that it […]

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Applied Psychology for Equestrian Coaches with Centre10.

January 20, 2018

We are delighted to be part of this program designed to up-skill coaches and to invite us to be more ‘psychologically informed’ in our approach to coaching, training with our athletes. The APEC course (applied psychology for equestrian coaches) with Centre10 started with a three day residential workshop at Bath University and is a six […]

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Equestrian Festive Season’s Greetings. Dressage-Eventing-Showjumping.

December 24, 2017

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year We wish you have all the pleasure and success you can enjoy with your horses and ponies.             Dressage – Eventing – Showjumping. Petros.

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Showjumping course design- Petros at Shillington Riding Club clinic.

December 11, 2017

We  had a super Showjumping Clinic on Saturday morning for Shillington Riding club. The plan bellow was the basis for our course adapted to suit all the abilities ranging from 50cm to 1.20m on the day. Obviously the design can be simplified or elaborated upon to suit the facilities available. We had ample space and able […]

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Petros Showjumping training clinic, Hertfordshire.

December 6, 2017

Showjump Training Clinic with Petros. Come join the fun and polish your showjumping performance. Individual sessions to suit personal needs. Contact: petros@theequestrian.co.uk for details.

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The beauty of imperfection-Equestrian success, a process of learning through our ‘failures’.

November 20, 2017

We often encourage riders to reflect upon their performances both in the competitive arena as well as at home in training. This reflection needs to have a constructive aim by stemming from an accurate calibration of our view /experience of the performance as well as by its intention to build on the positive aspects while […]

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Dressage – Showjumping – Cross country riding. A fabulous weekend of training.

November 13, 2017

We have had a fab weekend of horse and rider training, we managed to pack in some decent dressage work, exciting showjumping clinic and a fantastic cross country riding session at Horseheath. We can’t wait for next year’s Eventing season! Here are some photos from our action. Come join the fun with Petros! petros@theequestrian.co.uk

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Showjumping grid work – Enhancing rider balance & the horse’s technique.

November 7, 2017

We always strive to enhance horse and rider athleticism and cultivate confidence. Very useful work in improving straightness in the horse and balance of the rider can be achieved through the use of appropriate show jumping gridwork. Equestrian coaching excellence|| Dressage – Eventing – Showjumping https://youtu.be/R7d98mBf8ko    

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Showjumping training -related distances

November 1, 2017

Petros working with Sian and Barclay, a very promising combination!    

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