"Mastering Simulated Cross Country: From Course Design to Coaching Delivery"

"Mastering Simulated Cross Country: From Course Design to Coaching Delivery"

The Cabin Equestrian Centre, Ordyfauld, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire

Monday 28 July 9.15am to 1pm

Join us for a fully interactive training day exploring the power of simulated cross-country.

Through a blend of theory, live demonstrations, and practical coaching applications, we will bring simulated cross-country to life — from its role in British Horse Society assessments to hands-on course building and adaptable training techniques.

Highlights include:

• Understanding the forms and benefits of simulated cross-country
• Live construction of key obstacle types
• Video analysis and real-world examples
• A live coaching demonstration with commentary, showing how one course plan can be adapted for both novice and advanced riders.

This day is designed to provide coaches, riders, and eventing enthusiasts with practical tools for developing skill, confidence, communication, and partnership with their horses.

Accredited CPD for British Horse Society, British Eventing & Pony Club coaches. Open to all coaches, riders, and interested parties.

This has been approved as 4 CPD points for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches.

Presented by:

Jen Morris BHSI, BE Level 3 Coach.

Supported by Sally McCarthy, Chair of Board of Trustees, BHS & Director of Aberdeen Riding Club.

Spaces are limited — early booking recommended!

Cost: £20 for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches; £25 for other coaches and £30 for general admission.  All bookings are subject to a small booking fee to cover the booking and payment processing charges.

Timetable of Events

09:15:  Arrival and Refreshments

09:30:  Welcome and Introduction.  Delivered by Jen Morris BHSI, BE Level 3 Coach.

Outline of the day’s structure and objectives.

CPD accreditation and feedback process.

Opening Discussion:

• Variations and examples of simulated cross-country exercises
• Integration of simulated cross-country within BHS assessments

Rationale: The importance and benefits of simulated cross-country training.

09:45:  Practical Arena Session

Examination of fence types suitable for simulated cross-country.

Fence building: Practical demonstration and group involvement.

Discussion:

Purpose behind fence selection and design.

Strategic placement of fences to develop horse and rider skills.

10:30:  Break

10:45:  Video Analysis Session

Review of selected video clips illustrating key principles of simulated cross-country.

Group discussion to identify techniques and coaching points.

11:10:  Practical Rider Sessions

First Pair:

Live coaching session led by Jen Morris.

Interactive discussion with questions prompted by Sally McCarthy and audience involvement.

11:50:  Second Pair:

Continuation of practical coaching and discussion.

12:30:  Review and Key Learning Points

Summary of morning’s key themes and principles.

Open floor for questions and reflections.

Closing remarks.