Events
Young Horse Forum: On demand
- Date: 06 Apr - 31 Jul 2022
- Location: On demand, Hurstbourne EC, Hampshire, RG28 7SE
Enjoy the Young Horse Forum on demand! Watch the day hosted at Hurstbourne Equestrian Centre and presented by FEI 5* judge Isobel Wessels and top flight professional Matt Hicks online, from your home, at anytime.

Enjoy on demand an unrivalled insight into the training of four, five, six and seven year old horses.
After four successful forums, this key British Dressage training event returned in person to the calendar for 2022. For those who didn't join in person, here's your chance to learn from top hosts Isobel Wessels and Matt Hicks on how to produce, train and compete young horses with a keen eye on the end result - a healthy, happy athlete with a bright future.
This top event isn't just for riders but also for coaches, judges, breeders, owners, supporters and dressage fans alike, and with the KBIS Young Dressage Horse series getting underway in the spring, there's no better time to top up your young horse knowledge!
Buy your ticket to watch online
Available for just £25 to view from your home, at any time with the freedom to playback and enjoy learning. For those who joined us in person, your attendance ticket also includes a link to view on demand which will be sent out post event. Once purchased, you'll be sent an email with viewing instructions.
Demo Riders
Find out more about the seven demo riders who presented their young horses for FEI 5* judge Isobel Wessels and top flight professional Matt Hicks.
Timetable
Get a flavour for what to expect! Take a look at the timetable from the in person event, hosted on Wednesday 6 April 2022.
Session | Demo riders |
Introduction & welcome | |
Four year olds |
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Producing four year olds using the scales of training | Dannie Morgan riding Fever Tree |
Demonstration of the four year old championship test Discussion: What is the judge looking for? |
Ryan Shannon riding River Ride Nikko |
Five year olds |
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Training five year olds following the scales of training | Lucinda Elliott riding Hawtins Sarocco |
Demonstration of the five year old championship test Discussion: FEI Directives Discussion: What is the judge looking for? |
Daniel Bremner riding Monet X |
British Breeding talk with Dr Eva Broomer | |
Lunch break | |
Six year olds |
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Training six year olds following the scales of training | Dylan Deutrom riding Farside Jasmin |
Demonstration of the six year old championship test Discussion: FEI Directives Discussion: What is the judge looking for? |
Sonnar Murray-Brown riding Stolen Secret |
Seven year olds |
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Training and development following the scales of training Potential problems and the next step Demonstration of the seven year old test (BD Advanced Medium 96) Discussion: FEI directives and what is the judge looking for? |
Robert Barker riding Herbstrot |
Q&A: Isobel Wessels, Matt Hicks and British Breeding | |
Summary and finish |