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Good riding is more than technique, it's about feel, timing and connection.
Ride Well
My passion for dressage began early. I spent several formative years training with David Hunt who was instrumental in shaping my deep appreciation for the art of developing the horse's understanding, strength and full potential.
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Years of riding and teaching has taught me that beyond technique what matters most to me is feel - the intuitive connection that allows you to tune in, listen and communicate clearly, with commitment and compassion.
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At the heart of every riding session is a simple but powerful question:
"What would I like.... and what does my horse need from me to get there?
That's where true partnership begins.
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When your mindset supports your skills, you ride with quiet curiosity, patience and clear intention. Riding well builds trust and confidence, together with a stronger partnership with your horse.
What to expect
Feel
What matters most to me is feel - the intuitive, responsive connection between horse and rider.
Every session begins with a simple but powerful question:
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"What would I like.... and what does my horse need from me to get there? "
That is the starting point for building trust, communication and progress.
Dressage
My coaching blends classical principles with a modern, horse-centred approach. Sessions are tailored to each rider - whether grassroots or advanced - with a focus on clear communication and rider awareness. The aim is to develop a horse who is confident, supple and engaged.
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Alongside technical training, I place equal importance on developing mental skills. Confidence, focus, emotional regulation and pressure management all play a vital role in how we ride and progress. Whether it's learning to reset your mindset, manage nerves or prepare for compeition, we build the tools to support your riding from the inside out.
Polework Clinics
Polework is a brilliant tool to develop balance, rhythm and core strength. It supports all disciplines and adds variety fo your horse's training. With years of floorplans developed for all levels, clinics build feel and improve contact and connection. Polework lessons can be individual or shared.
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I coach from my home in Somerset and am happy to travel the South West and Surrey for clinics. ​
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Call me on 07980 006751 to get the ball rolling.
"My confidence was rock bottom. But, with Sam’s knowledge, insight & positivity, I’ve gone from having a mare that always blew up in a dressage arena to one that now is listening. Whilst our flatwork remains work in progress, there’s no way we'd have come this far without Sam’s skill & support."
Louise Stewart - Muir