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Ernest Dillon posted an eventQuainton Stud 3 day clinic with Ernest Dillon at Buckinghamshire UK
September 2, 2011 from 10am to 5pm
I am running a three day show jumping clinic at the Quainton Stud in Buckinghamshire UK. 3 hours tuition evry day + lunch and all day refreshments. Check out my website.See More
Jackie Cochran commented on Ernest Dillon's blog post Why Train?"Wonderful post.
Thank you so much for emphasizing that proper training takes TIME. To many riders seem to believe that there is some magic that will enable them to skip all the hard work. To many people expect a perfectly trained horse after only…"
Jackie Cochran commented on Ernest Dillon's blog post Eventing thoughts"Knowing the human desire to test all limits, I do not see this improving anytime soon. Horsemen (and women) may finally have to vote with their feet. I do not see the point of fences and combinations that kill horses and riders (oh--I'm such a…"
Barnmice Admin left a comment for Ernest Dillon"Hi Ernest, that would be awesome! Can you pls. send me a message with some brief bio points and I'll announce you in our next Hot Topics email in about a week.
Our featured bloggers (with the exception of Chris Irwin) write something every…"
Ernest Dillon left a comment for Barnmice Admin"Hi Admin
Thank you for your comments. I would be very happy to be added to your list of regular blogs if that is possible
Thankyou Ernest"
Barnmice Admin commented on Ernest Dillon's blog post Why Train?"What superb insights. Thanks Ernest!"
Ernest Dillon posted a blog postWhy Train?
WHY DO WE TRAINI have would like to put across to you some part of my philosophy with regard to the very important subject of why we train. I have also given some part of this blog to what to look for in a good trainer.BEFORE WE START TO TRAIN OUR HORSES I BELIEVE THAT A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE REASONS BEHIND TRAINING ARE MADE CLEAR.What about human beings?All of us human beings are capable of certain moderately athletic functions which come naturally to us.We can walk, climb the stairs,…See More
Katie W commented on Ernest Dillon's blog post Eventing thoughts"Hi Ernest... A very useful comment on a debate close to all of our hearts. While I have heard all the points you raise commented on before by others, I think you have pulled the arguments together in a very cogent and useful way. Not sure where we…"
William Micklem commented on Ernest Dillon's blog post Eventing thoughts"Hi Ernest...great that you have made this excellent contribution to this debate. It echoes many of the thoughts which I have been talking about in my blogs and articles. The point about the right type of horse is crucial and it worries me greatly…"
Geoffrey Pannell commented on Ernest Dillon's blog post Eventing thoughts"Hi Ernest, While I agree with most of the content of this blog, there are a few items that need more examination. I don't agree that the horse must necessarily surrender it's initiative in collection. In training Show jumpers we teach the…"
Ernest Dillon posted a blog postEventing thoughts
have put together a few thoughts and added a lot of other peoples thoughts to write down some points of interest on modern eventing safety, thought it might be interesting to and thought provoking.I was lucky enough to have had a very enjoyable and reasonably successful eventing career when I was a young man. Over the recent years I have also had time to reflect on how things have changed and have given a great deal of thought and deliberation on the human fatalities in our sport over the past…See More
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- A Bit About Me and my Horse(s)
- I am a Fellow of the British Horse Society and an Accredited BSJA and BE coach. I teach extensively througout the USA and UK I am based in the village of Whitchurch, Buckinghamshire. I have more than 40 years of experience in the industry and my speciality is giving confidence and moving riders to the next level of competance.
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- Do you have any pets?
- Yes, 1 German Shepherd and 1 black Lab
- Topics of Interest
- Dressage, Eventing, Jumper, Pony Club, General RidingAdvice, Breeding, Horse Care, Training, Shows and Competitions, Stable Management
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Why Train?
WHY DO WE TRAIN
I have would like to put across to you some part of my philosophy with regard to the very important subject of why we train. I have also given some part of this blog to what to look for in a good trainer.
BEFORE WE START TO TRAIN OUR HORSES I BELIEVE THAT A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE REASONS BEHIND TRAINING ARE MADE CLEAR.
What about human beings?
All of us human beings are capable of certain moderately athletic functions which come… Continue
I have would like to put across to you some part of my philosophy with regard to the very important subject of why we train. I have also given some part of this blog to what to look for in a good trainer.
BEFORE WE START TO TRAIN OUR HORSES I BELIEVE THAT A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE REASONS BEHIND TRAINING ARE MADE CLEAR.
What about human beings?
All of us human beings are capable of certain moderately athletic functions which come… Continue
Posted on April 30, 2009 at 5:30am — 2 Comments
Eventing thoughts
have put together a few thoughts and added a lot of other peoples thoughts to write down some points of interest on modern eventing safety, thought it might be interesting to and thought provoking.
I was lucky enough to have had a very enjoyable and reasonably successful eventing career when I was a young man. Over the recent years I have also had time to reflect on how things have changed and have given a great deal of thought and deliberation on the human fatalities in our sport… Continue
I was lucky enough to have had a very enjoyable and reasonably successful eventing career when I was a young man. Over the recent years I have also had time to reflect on how things have changed and have given a great deal of thought and deliberation on the human fatalities in our sport… Continue
Posted on April 22, 2009 at 6:00am — 4 Comments
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 8:34am on April 30, 2009, Barnmice Admin said…
- Hi Ernest, that would be awesome! Can you pls. send me a message with some brief bio points and I'll announce you in our next Hot Topics email in about a week.
Our featured bloggers (with the exception of Chris Irwin) write something every week. Is that ok with you? Chris writes every two weeks.
- At 11:05pm on April 21, 2009, Barnmice Admin said…
- Welcome Ernest, Just delighted to have you in the community and hope you'll share lots of advice!!:)
- At 5:37pm on April 21, 2009,
Sandra Brown said… - Took you r advise and joined up!! Very Good!!
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