Training RoR South West & Bliss of London Realistic Retraining Demonstration, with Eric Smiley at World Horse Welfare, Nr Yeovil, featuring the recently retired Allaho

Realistic Retraining Demonstration

Saturday 3rd May 2025

World Horse Welfare at Glenda Spooner Farm

2:00pm -4:00pm

Come and join RoR South West with Eric Smiley FBHS British Eventing Master Coach exploring what works, what doesn't work and how to make it better. Covering:

• Flatwork and jumping
• Brakes
• Steering
• Communications.

Realistic retraining is just that- a REALISTIC look at the challenges and rewards of retraining a former racehorse. We have invited Emma Vine with the recently retired ALLAHO, a wnner of 10 of his 20 starts, including four times at Grade One level, he is best remembered for his Cheltenham Festival winning heroics, romping to an unforgettable 12-length Ryanair success in the hands of Rachael Blackmore in 2021 before defending his crown under Paul Townend a year later. Joined by 2 other recently retired racehorses, Eric Smiley will demonstrate the the most important '1st Steps' to take when retraining a racehorse.

The afternnon is open to ALL, you do not need to own an RoR to join us.

Refreshments- tea, coffee and snacks are available in the onsite cafe which is alongside the arena.

3 x BHS CPD Points are available for all those attending.

Eric is a British Eventing Master Coach and Fellow of the British Horse Society (FBHS). He is a renowned International Coach and was coach to the 2012 Belgium Olympic Eventing Team. As a competitor, he has represented Ireland at two European Championships, gaining team bronze medal on each occasion. Three World Equestrian Games and been on four Olympic Teams competing at Barcelona and Atlanta. A consistent and regular participant at Burghley and Badminton, he has also represented Ireland at all levels of International competitions throughout Europe.