"Learning never stops. It still surprises me that I can discover new and effective ways to train"
Gill Watson's lifelong dedication to training and mentoring young riders has taken her on a journey that has spanned decades. Many of today's most renowned British eventers began their international careers under Gill's watchful eye.
Full of insight, humour and occasional spills, Gill has drawn together memories from over forty former pupils and colleagues.
This is an extraordinary record of life as an international team coach, and a fascinating look at the skills and techniques which forge young talent into future stars.
With guest contributors including Olympic Gold Medal winner Laura Collett and a foreword by Pippa Funnell.
"Learning never stops. It still surprises me that I can discover new and effective ways to train"
Gill Watson's lifelong dedication to training and mentoring young riders has taken her on a journey that has spanned decades. Many of today's most renowned British eventers began their international careers under Gill's watchful eye.
Full of insight, humour and occasional spills, Gill has drawn together memories from over forty former pupils and colleagues.
This is an extraordinary record of life as an international team coach, and a fascinating look at the skills and techniques which forge young talent into future stars.
With guest contributors including Olympic Gold Medal winner Laura Collett and a foreword by Pippa Funnell.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
'This book is a must-read for all coaches' -- PIPPA FUNNELL; 'Anyone who looks at the results that Gill pulled out of the bag, year after year, with so many different riders, will understand what a talented trainer she is' -- LAURA COLLETT; "The book is a huge testament to Gill's skill as a horsewoman and technical coach, plus her ability to bring out the best in people ... I wanted to start again at the beginning as soon as I finished it" -- HORSE AND HOUND magazine
'This book is a must-read for all coaches' -- PIPPA FUNNELL; 'Anyone who looks at the results that Gill pulled out of the bag, year after year, with so many different riders, will understand what a talented trainer she is' -- LAURA COLLETT; "The book is a huge testament to Gill's skill as a horsewoman and technical coach, plus her ability to bring out the best in people ... I wanted to start again at the beginning as soon as I finished it" -- HORSE AND HOUND magazine
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Illustrationen
30 black and white and colour photographs
Maße
Höhe: 129 mm
Breite: 198 mm
Dicke: 25 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-915067-19-7 (9781915067197)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Gill Watson is an International Junior and Young Rider Team coach. With a career spanning four decades, she has coached some of the UK's most renowned eventers, including William Fox-Pitt, Pippa Funnell, Laura Collett, and more.
Gill Watson is an International Junior and Young Rider Team coach. With a career spanning four decades, she has coached some of the UK's most renowned eventers, including William Fox-Pitt, Pippa Funnell, Laura Collett, and more.
