In today’s world there is so much opportunity for individuals to learn new skills and develop existing skills in a variety of ways. As a coach/teacher or writer of teaching and learning material the challenge is to connect the learner in such a way that they are very aware of what they are learning and why.

I have known Jeanette for twenty years as one of her students in the United Kingdom, colleague and friend and have had many discussions about a person’s understandings or experience. Something of a challenge indeed! A starting point for some of our discussion has centered around my foray into triathlon’s as a complete novice five years ago and how this has built into serious competition level. It is quite challenging to put yourself into the shoes of a novice and then go about finding the necessary assistance and information you need during the continuing learning journey. There are clubs and coaches out there and various publications but it is not always that simple to find the basics written or coached in such a way that can be readily assimilated, understood and applied.

Jeanette has a wealth of knowledge and experience regarding things ‘equestrian’ and has also developed and extended her own coaching/teaching understandings to produce this learning material. I believe the material will encourage those who are novices in the sport to make connections as well as extending the understandings of others who bring a wider base of experience.

I am sure you will find ‘Focus on Show Jumping a valuable ‘learning tool’ for you to apply to yourself and your horse.

Sue Graham B.H.S.I.I., Masters – Education and Learning

Sue Competing her jumping mare Daffodil