Triple Olympian and the 2009 HOYS Equestrian of the Year, Richard Davison, is set to entertain the crowds at the forthcoming British Open Show Jumping Championships (April 7-10 at Birmingham’s NEC) with an insightful Dressage Masterclass on Friday, April 9.

Richard will be assisted by members of his family to demonstrate a range of training tips to help get you and your horse on the right track for dressage. Team Davison will enlighten the British Open audience with their expertise, assisting both those looking to improve in the sport and those interested in using the techniques to best effect in other equestrian disciplines.

Gillian Davison, Richard’s wife, who has ridden internationally at grand prix level, will be taking part in the demonstration riding either grand prix dressage horse Hiscox Komanchi or Hiscox Aliano. Whilst Richard’s youngest son, up and coming showjumper Joe Davison, will also take part in the demo riding one of his showjumpers Egano Star or Lantino. Jo is current British National Under 18 Champion and a member of the Tretorn Young Rider International Squad. Jo also hopes to qualify Egano Star for the World Class Development Championship which takes place on Thursday, April 8.

Richard will use the two pupils to highlight the importance of dressage as a basis for all equestrian disciplines and demonstrate a range of training tips showing how fun and uncomplicated dressage can be. Richard is a highly successful and internationally acclaimed dressage rider based in Combridge, Staffordshire. He has won two European medals, represented Great Britain at three Olympic Games and at two World Championships, as well as having been the British number one International Dressage Rider for six years. He regularly competes up to grand prix level and has a horse aimed for the 2012 Olympics. As well as being the British dressage team captain, Richard also trains with top show jumpers, helping them improve their dressage and flatwork.