Phil Bennett

General Information

Name	Phil Bennett
Gender	Male
Location	Ashford Kent
Nationality
Languages

Disciplines

Eventing
Dressage
Show Jumping
Rehabilitation
Riding Schools

Description

LESSONS ON YOUR OWN HORSE OR PONY DRESSAGE OR JUMPING FOR COMPETITION OR PLEASURE ALL AGES AND STANDARDS CLINICS / LECTURES / DEMOS DRESSAGE JUDGING I am a freelance riding teacher and classical trainer with a very broad equestrian background. I began my career working through the BHS exam system. Being keen to gain experience in all aspects of riding and horse care, I additionally worked with Dressage Horses, Show Jumpers, Event Horses, Endurance Horses and Hunters. I was employed for many years as manager and chief instructor in a number of large teaching establishments (with responsibility for up to sixty horses) and ran my own competition and livery business. I was also an original instructor member and presenter at the Training the Teachers 0f Tomorrow Trust (TTT) which is an organization dedicated to promoting the teaching of Classical Horsemanship. I have competed successfully on a wide variety of horses in Dressage, Show Jumping, Showing and Horse Trials. I have been helped over the years by the following teachers, trainers and mentors: Charles de Kunffy Harry Douglas FBHS Alex Cookson BHSI Stella Welsh BHSI Donald Kear BHSI Carol Green BHSI Lars Sederholm Yogi Breisner FBHS Training the Teachers Of Marie Stokes FBHS Tomorrow Trust (TTT) I now concentrate on helping riders of all ages and standards, from nervous novices to advanced competition riders, flatwork or jumping. My straight forward approach to teaching is based on the principles of Classical European Horsemanship, which provide the only sound foundation for the correct gymnastic development of the horse. My priority is the well-being of the horse. I aim for gradual and systematic improvement in both horse and rider, based on communication and understanding rather than force! Horse and rider should be harmonious partners not opponents! The rider needs to sit correctly and in harmony with the horse's movement, in order to communicate effectively and bring out the horse's natural talent. Telephone, Text, Email or Facebook me to arrange your assessment lesson. Tel: 07904 504511 Email: p.bennett200@ntlworld.com Facebook: Riding in Harmony Phil Bennett

Professional Trainer

Years of experience	40
Ethos and about me	I now concentrate on helping riders of all ages and standards, from nervous novices to advanced competition riders, flatwork or jumping. My straight forward approach to teaching is based on the principles of Classical European Horsemanship, which provide the only sound foundation for the correct gymnastic development of the horse. My priority is the well-being of the horse. I aim for gradual and systematic improvement in both horse and rider, based on communication, not force!