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Weekend Intensive Program filling fast – Limited places available – 30/31st Jan!

After a fantastic start to the 2016 Aim Higher Programs this month, only a few places remain in both the Weekend Intensive and Holiday Intensive Programs. Both programs are an invaluable opportunity to train with and be mentored by an elite event rider and benefit from the support of like minded individuals throughout the eventing season.

The next Weekend Intensive Clinic is scheduled for the 30th and 31st of January and will involve Cross Country schooling at Warwick Horse Trials in preparation for the first ‘targeted event’ of the season, the TDSJC Chicken Run on the 13th and 14th February. Aim Higher members receive dedicated coaching at all ‘targeted events’ offered throughout the season, giving them the best preparation and the competitive edge they need to achieve their potential.

The next Holiday Intensive Camp is scheduled for the 4th to 8th April and will involve Cross Country schooling at TDSJC in preparation for Warwick Horse Trials CNC on the 9th and 10th April.

If you would like to join this dynamic group of riders and receive that extra level of support both in training and at competitions then…

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The 2016 season is just around the corner! Are you ready to Aim Higher?

 

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2016 ‘Aim Higher’ Programs launching next week!

Did you get involved with eventing for the regular dose of adrenaline that cross country riding provides? Perhaps you were attracted to the unique challenge of mastering three different equestrian disciplines? Do you find it difficult to fit regular lessons into your busy lifestyle or are quality coaches in short supply in your region? Have you given up on your dream goal???

“Thanks so much Eleanor. The results at Warwick really bought home how much your help is changing us. We knew we were on a winner after those two weeks of training at Belcam. I never thought Paris would respond the way she has, credit to you. Having known you as a professional eventer previously we were only randomly gathering what information we could when the opportunity arose. This new service now means we are able to tap into that knowledge base as frequently as needed. This is priceless. Living in Moree means it’s hard to get high level, consistent instruction. Problem solved. We cannot wait to be involved next season.” Nathaniel Phillis

Phillis family team - winners at WHT 2015

If you are a rider based in the Darling Downs, New England or South QLD regions, who struggles to make your own progress a priority – Highborne Equestrian is here for you! Highborne Equestrian is here to offer you the support and training you need to be the rider you always wanted to be, and to give your horse the best chance of the success you know they’re capable of.

‘Aim Higher’ membership programs, launching this month, are an exciting new addition to Highborne Equestrian and offer a unique coaching and mentoring service to goal orientated riders. Programs have been designed to cater to the driven eventing competitior, serious junior eventer and motivated novice rider.

Highborne Farm will be the venue for both the first Holiday Intensive camp, running from January 11th – 15th, and the first Weekend Intensive clinic, scheduled for January 16/17th. There are limited places left available for participation at either the camp or clinic. If you would like more information on any of the 2016 ‘Aim Higher’ programs or how to take advantage of the January introductory price offer, then please

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I’d love to meet you and find out about your goals, no matter how large or small. The 2016 season is just around the corner! Are you ready to Aim Higher?

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Season Finale at Warwick Horse Trials

Team Highborne enjoyed a relaxed and rewarding end to the eventing season at the Warwick Horse Trials Combined Training and Hunter Trial. It was a fantastic way to finish off the season for the more established combinations but was also an excellent opportunity to introduce a few new combinations to the sport in a low key competition atmosphere. Six students competed over the weekend after training at Highborne Farm in preparation for the event. Congratulations to the following riders for their outstanding results!

  • Katie Galloway, riding her talented youngster VH Rockcee, were winners of the 50cm CT class at their very first outing and they are now looking ahead to an exciting 2016 eventing season.
  • Kate Ross, riding her two lovely homebred youngsters, dominated the 60cm CT class with a win on Kasimir and a 3rd placing on Green Isles Leprechaun. Both horses handled their first experience in the showjumping ring extremely well and show plenty of promise for the future.
  • Sharna Jackwitz rode Kate Ross’s Lionel into 2nd place after dressage, with a very polished test at their first event together. Unfortunately Sharna missed a fence in her showjumping, while she was busy concentrating on a few new techniques. We look forward to watching this new partnership grow during 2016.
  • Paris Phillis, riding pocket rocket Peter Rabbit, placed 4th in the 80cm CT after a PB in the dressage phase. She then went on to place 3rd in the 95cm HT on Carbeen Pablo and win the 80cm HT on Peter Rabbit with two fantastic cross country rides seeing her clear and under time for the very first time. Paris has shown amazing improvement in the 3 months she has been training with Highborne Equestrian and 2016 promises to be a rewarding season for her.
  •  Morgan Phillis, rode Get ’em High to 4th place in the 95cm CT with a lovely clear showjumping round and well ridden dressage test.
  • Nathaniel Phillis, riding Prophet, finished 2nd in the 95cm CT, showing just how far this combination has come this season. They then went on to win the 95cm HT with a consistent performance in both phases including a cross country round which was awarded the ‘Closest to Optimum Time’.
  •  The Phillis family’s results, which combined Morgan and Get ’em High’s neat dressage test, Nathaniel and Prophet’s accurate cross country ride and Paris and Peter Rabbits clear showjumping round, also saw them take home the WHT eventing team cup.

Highborne Equestrian now switches to intense training mode for the off season in preparation for 2016. For more information on the 2016 ‘Aim Higher’ program or upcoming ‘School Holiday Intensives’ please click on ‘Train with Eleanor’ in the above menu.

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Competition Eventing Training

Why Choose a Coach Who is Both a Trainer AND a Mentor?

When you ride and train horses for sport as opposed to recreation, it can get lonely. Dealing with all of your expectations and emotions on your own can be counterproductive. Friends and family, no matter how supportive, often don’t fully comprehend the immense commitment required to be competitive in this sport. You feel unrewarded, when results don’t follow on from hard work, and it can get to the stage where the dream goal, which once motivated and inspired you, no longer seems viable.

My family has always encouraged my riding aspirations and certainly, that kind of support makes the ‘work’ required to sustain the ‘habit’ more bearable. What it can’t provide though, is the experience and guidance necessary to develop as a horse trainer and eventing competitor. I have worked with many instructors over the years. None were able to fulfil the unique combination of trainer and mentor, but it is also unfair to expect that level of service within a 45 minute weekly or fortnightly lesson.

That’s why I work with a coach who is in a position to improve both my riding and horse training skills, as well as mentor my development as a competitor. They are an essential member of my team and are integral to my learning progression. They not only work on my technique, but are instrumental in targeting events for each season and offer vital support at competitions. My coach, combined with my own desire to achieve, is my recipe for success.

My coach recognises my ambition and drive because he experienced it himself as a rider.

My coach understands me as a competitior because he competed at an elite level himself.

My coach is there for me in competition as well as training and is therefore able to offer excellent feedback and perspective.

My coach is always honest, and has the best interests for myself and my horses at heart.

My coach truly wants to see me become the best rider and competitor that I can be.

My coach isn’t afraid to address problems, which may take time to resolve, because our work is progressive and not on a time limit.

The one thing that never changes, is that my coach is ALWAYS, on my team.

Without my coach, I would not be the rider I am today and I certainly wouldn’t be striving to become the rider I aim to be. My coach has allowed me to exceed even my own expectations and keeps pushing for more. So thank you, Tony. You’re support is priceless, and I am very fortunate to have such a great mentor to aspire to.