Living Legends Super Clinic: 21 - 23 February 2014

Last year’s Living Legends Super Clinic demonstrated that when two international trainers work, not just alongside each other but together, the results can be remarkable. The Lucinda Green and Andrew McLean master class was not only highly informative and entertaining it was also inspirational. 

Lucinda Green has well and truly earned the title of living legend: she won Badminton Horse Trials six times on six different horses, she has been world champion and an Olympic silver medalist. Andrew’s equestrian achievements are also impressive: winner of the Eureka Science Prize, best selling author and much sought after clinician; he also represented his country in eventing and is well known for developing an evidence based training system.

The Super Clinic was fascinating because it brought together two potentially very different training systems; one honed by competitive practice and experience and the other, no less practical, but based on scientific principles. Over the two days Andrew and Lucinda worked separately with groups of riders; Lucinda focused on preparing eventing horses for cross country while Andrew helped riders of all disciplines consolidate their horse’s basic training through the application of evidence based learning theory. The Super Clinic culminated in an evening master class with both trainers in the arena working together. During this unrehearsed event the trainers shared their knowledge and experience, each from their own quite different perspective. They took turns to explain their techniques and shared exercises and tips while working with a range of horse and rider combinations from Introductory (65cms) to 3* level.

This year’s Super Clinic is set to be bigger and better than before. Sports scientist and human performance expert Jon Pitts will join Lucinda and Andrew at Western Australia’s State Equestrian Centre for clinics and education sessions. Jon has worked with athletes from a wide range of sports including cricket, golf, free diving and tennis. His unique perspective and focus on the human aspect of equestrian performance will round out the Super Clinic coaching line up, giving spectators the opportunity to watch three world experts doing what they do best.

There will be plenty of interest for everyone at the Living Legends Super Clinic. On Friday 21 Feb there will be a wine and cheese night at Horseland Midland where spectators will get the opportunity to meet the coaches in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. On Saturday 22 Feb lectures and demonstrations by local experts will run alongside training sessions by Lucinda, Andrew and Jon. There will be a trade village offering the opportunity for retail therapy and plenty of refreshments available. The day will culminate in a masterclass with Lucinda and Andrew working in the arena together. Afterwards there will be an informal Q&A session with all three coaches and the bar will be open. Part proceeds will go to HELP (Human Elephant Learning Programs www.h-elp.org) For more information see www.eventingcoach.com.au. General admission and VIP tickets are now available at www.trybooking.com/CHJR. Stay tuned to the Facebook page for up-to-date information as it comes to hand! www.facebook.com/SuperClinic.