Coaching

• Group and individual flatwork and jumping lessons
• Progressive training series
• Cross country training
• Structured training programs for individuals and teams
• Lectures and demonstrations 
• Competition schedule planning

Background and coaching philosophy

Jonathan combines a coaching career with Eventing up to 3* level and an involvement in the management of British Eventing as a sport. 

He applies the same philosophy to his own riding that he uses in his coaching. He believes that progress for horse and rider is made through a step by step process of technical development, ensuring that each lesson along the way is understood well, and that horse and rider develop together. This way the partnership develops its own tool kit for success. He also believes that correct behaviour repeated becomes second nature, and that this is how all of us, regardless of natural aptitude, can learn to ride well. 

Jonathan takes great pride in the achievements of his pupils. He strives for continual personal development and encourages that in them. He is a great believer in effective communication and his success in coaching both beginners and advanced riders shows his own strengths in this area. 

Specialist areas

Jonathan is a BHSI and works across disciplines. He can work on improving a partnership’s performance in a certain area, or on their all round ongoing training. 

As well as his overall expertise, Jonathan’s specialist area is safe and successful cross country riding. Jonathan offers simple but effective advice on improving cross country performance and confidence, and has had success with students at all levels. Jonathan coaches practical cross country schooling sessions, and is available for lectures and demos on the subject. 

To discuss or arrange coaching with Jonathan, please contact him directly 

Jonathan Chapman and Gold Rush III competing at Saumur
 

Jonathan competing on Felicity Norrie's Urbanus II