These great videos brought to us by our Combined Training title sponsor Red Gorilla, show different stages of training when preparing for your first dressage competition or for the Combined Training qualifiers. With expert advice from Olympian and 5* event rider Sharon Hunt.
Introducing Young or New Combinations to Dressage
New to dressage? Join Olympic rider and five-star eventer Sharon Hunt as she introduces 6-year-old Charlie to his first dressage movements, brought to you by Red Gorilla®.
With Charlie completely new to dressage, this flatwork session offers an accessible introduction for beginners and young riders. Follow along as Sharon guides him through the basics, helping him understand what’s being asked and build confidence along the way. Whether you’re trying dressage for the first time or looking to give your schooling more purpose, this session is a great place to start.
Developing Accuracy & Confidence with Charlie
Develop accuracy and confidence over fences. In this showjumping training session with Charlie, Sharon shares practical guidance to help you ride more accurately, maintain a consistent rhythm and approach fences with confidence. Whether you’re preparing for your next competition or developing your skills at home, take inspiration from the session to make your schooling more focused and effective.
Improve Suppleness & Rhythm with Evie & Smokey | Prelim Level
Whether you’re preparing for the British Dressage Combined Training qualifiers or looking to improve your everyday schooling, join Sharon for practical exercises to help you build confidence and develop your partnership with your horse.
In this training session with 15-year old Evie & Smokey, discover: Exercises to encourage engagement and responsiveness, tips for developing balance, rhythm and control and advice to help you ride with greater accuracy and confidence.
Build Confidence & Control with Evie & Smokey | 90cm
Whether you’re preparing for the British Dressage Combined Training qualifiers or simply want to feel more confident over fences, this training session will help you refine your technique and develop a more balanced, responsive partnership with your horse.
In this video, Sharon shares: Exercises to keep your horse engaged and rideable, advice on balancing forwardness with control, practical tips to build confidence and prepare for competition. Take inspiration from the session and try the exercises in your own schooling.
Suppleness & Relaxation with Sam and Vitto
Having competed in the 2026 Red Gorilla British Dressage Combined Training, Sam and Vitto are now working towards the 2027 Novice qualifiers.
In this session, Sharon helps them build on their experience, focusing on encouraging relaxation and improving suppleness in their flatwork. Whether you’re preparing for competition or progressing your everyday schooling, take inspiration from the session to develop a more relaxed, responsive partnership with your horse.