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What It Really Takes to Design a Top Eventing Track – Helen West Reveals All
🎟️ Tickets now available for Bicton International Horse Trials:
https://bicton-arena.ticketsrv.co.uk/tickets/
In this insightful and inspiring episode, host Megan Scott is joined by Helen West. With an impressive background as a former 5* rider and course designer. Helen brings a wealth of experience and passion to the conversation.
Together, Megan and Helen explore the critical elements of what makes a great eventing course – not just in terms of technicality, but in fairness, safety, and progression for both horse and rider. Helen opens up about her approach to course design, the importance of empathy and understanding at every level of the sport, and how her own experience as a rider shapes every fence she builds.
They also dive into:
🏇 The evolution of course design and how it’s being shaped by modern horsemanship
📊 The delicate balance between challenge and compassion on cross-country tracks
🌍 The need for continued innovation in the sport and how we can create more inclusive pathways for riders from grassroots to elite
Whether you're a competitor, course builder, coach, or simply someone who loves the sport, Helen’s insights are a masterclass in combining tradition with thoughtful progress. This episode is full of wisdom, honesty, and a genuine love for the horses at the heart of it all.
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By Atlantic Harmony Equestrian🎟️ Tickets now available for Bicton International Horse Trials:
https://bicton-arena.ticketsrv.co.uk/tickets/
In this insightful and inspiring episode, host Megan Scott is joined by Helen West. With an impressive background as a former 5* rider and course designer. Helen brings a wealth of experience and passion to the conversation.
Together, Megan and Helen explore the critical elements of what makes a great eventing course – not just in terms of technicality, but in fairness, safety, and progression for both horse and rider. Helen opens up about her approach to course design, the importance of empathy and understanding at every level of the sport, and how her own experience as a rider shapes every fence she builds.
They also dive into:
🏇 The evolution of course design and how it’s being shaped by modern horsemanship
📊 The delicate balance between challenge and compassion on cross-country tracks
🌍 The need for continued innovation in the sport and how we can create more inclusive pathways for riders from grassroots to elite
Whether you're a competitor, course builder, coach, or simply someone who loves the sport, Helen’s insights are a masterclass in combining tradition with thoughtful progress. This episode is full of wisdom, honesty, and a genuine love for the horses at the heart of it all.