TESTIMONIALS
Find out what people have been saying about the RideSmart programmes, coaches and experience. Our techniques and approach has helped to improve riders of all levels from Olympic medallists to complete novices.
AMBASSADORS
Sonja Johnson
Olympic Medallist
“Sonja learnt to ride as a young child by chasing cattle on her family’s farm in Albany, Western Australia. Since those times she has represented Australia many times winning Team…”
Sharon Jarvis
Para Equestrian
“If you think that riding a cross country course is tough or recovering from the occasional broken bone incurred while riding is a pain, Sharon’s story might make you think…”
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Liz Halliday
International Event Rider
“Californian Liz Halliday is a unique sportswoman. Travelling between bases in both Sussex, England and Ocala, Florida, Liz has dedicated her life to the pursuit of not one, but two…”
RideSafe
Pat Burrough
Divoky Riding School
“Thank you so much for the Rider Fall and Safety Workshop, we really enjoyed it and I know everyone took away lots of really helpful exercises and suggestions, we will all be working away at our balance and seat from now on.”
Hayley Randle
BSc (Hons) Equitation Science Programme Manager, Duchy College
“Through the RideSmart initiative Jon’s work at Duchy College has enabled our students, of all calibres and across all disciplines, to develop.”
Bjorg Lynn
RideSmart Attendee
“Jon reassured me as he was very calm listened to what I had to say without being dismissive.”
RideConfident
Harriet Upton
Event Rider
“At my first session with Jon he had me sussed in the first 2 minutes. He had me going in a straight line towards the camera and he found that I was weak on my left side”
Charlotte East
Junior Event Rider
“Jon Pitts’ RideSmart programme has had an enormous influence on my development as a rider as I have moved on from the pony programme.”
Lottie Clay
Amateur Event Rider
“Jon quickly tunes into your way of learning and his attention to detail means nothing gets by him.”
RidePro
Sarah Ridd
Dressage Ride
“I had a very positive experience from my skype call with Jon and feel I’ve made the next step in putting the rest of the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle together towards my competitive riding goals.”
William Fox-Pitt
Olympic medallist
“Jon has helped me to understand and improve my physical preparations: my riding is better for it.”
Yogi Breisner
British Eventing
“What has been important is Jon’s different approach. He has taken the time to understand the riders and their world.”
