Triple Olympian and the 2009 HOYS Equestrian of the Year, Richard Davison, is set to entertain the crowds at the forthcoming British Open Show Jumping Championships (7th – 10th April at Birmingham’s NEC) with an insightful Dressage Masterclass on Friday 9th April.
Richard will be assisted by members of his family to demonstrate a range of training tips to help get you and your horse on the right track for Dressage. Team Davison will enlighten the British Open audience with their expertise, assisting both those looking to improve in the sport and those interested in using the techniques to best effect in other equestrian disciplines.
Gillian Davison, Richard’s wife, who has ridden internationally at grand prix level, will be taking part in the demonstration riding either grand prix dressage horse Hiscox Komanchi or Hiscox Aliano. Whilst Richard’s youngest son, up and coming Show Jumper Joe Davison, will also take part in the demo riding one of his Show Jumpers Egano Star or Lantino. Joe is current British National Under 18 yrs Champion and a member of the Tretorn Young Rider International Squad. Joe also hopes to qualify Egano Star for the World Class Development Championship which takes place on Thursday 8th April.
Richard will use the two pupils to highlight the importance of dressage as a basis for all equestrian disciplines and demonstrate a range of training tips showing how fun and uncomplicated dressage can be. Richard is a highly successful and internationally acclaimed dressage rider based in Combridge, Staffordshire. He has won two European medals, represented Great Britain at three Olympic Games and at two World Championships, as well as having been the British number one International Dressage Rider for six years. He regularly competes up to Grand Prix level and has a horse aimed for the 2012 Olympics. As well as being the British Dressage Team Captain, Richard also trains with top show jumpers, helping them improve their dressage and flatwork.
The Dressage Masterclass will form part of the unique programme of world-class show jumping, bespoke competitions such as Indoor Cross Country and mesmerising equestrian displays at this innovative event.
The British Open Show Jumping Championships takes place at the NEC, Birmingham from Wednesday 7th – Saturday 10th April 2010. For tickets call the Box Office on 0844 581 1301 or visit the official website by clicking here.