Swedish trainer to host BHS convention

Jan Jonsson, trainer of the senior Swedish Horse Trials Team and sport manager for equestrian sport throughout Sweden, will lead the BHS’ annual instructor’s convention on 13-14 November.

With 25 years of international competition experience and a bronze Olympic medal to his credit, Jan will be demonstrating his successful training techniques using guinea pig riders at the convention.

Yogi Breisner will chair the convention and Jane Holderness-Roddam, chairman of the BHTA will also be present. A discussion about the safety issues affecting Horse Trials, lead by Jane, will feature as part of the activities on the second day.

The course, although primarily for BHS instructors, is open to everyone. Tickets are available from the BHSTraining Department on 01926 707803.

Carol Phillips

H&H website editor

Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.