Eric Smiley

Eric Smiley is a renowned International Coach, FEI Official and BHS Fellow. He has competed at the top level for Ireland including Barcelona and Atlanta Olympic Games, 3 World Equestrian Games and 2 European Championships. He was team coach for the Belgian team at the European Championships in 2011 and for the London Olympics in 2012 . He is on the training committee of the Pony Club of Great Britain. Eric has young horses, mostly homebred, which he starts off and competes up to Novice level. He also finds time to be Director of the International Eventing Forum and we discuss this years event, the guest speakers, reasons behind choosing them, along with talking about his new book, 'Two Brains One Aim' and Eric shares stories and advice along the way. All on the #HorseHour Podcast.

Eric's book: Two Brains One Aim is available now to pre-order from (North American buyers) https.//horseandriderbooks.com/product/TWBRON.html, (UK/Europe buyers) https://www.quillerpublishing.com/two-brains-one-aim.html All clinics from February and book signing at the International Eventing Forum on February 4th at Hartpury Equine.

Eric has organised the International Eventing Forum on 4th February. Purchase your tickets here: http://www.internationaleventingforum.com/

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