Training RoR South West - Realistic Retraining with Eric Smiley featuring the recently retired Allaho

Realistic Retraining

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.