BRC Training Day - 1 November 2026

Show Jumping + Cross Country Clinic with Peter Gillis (Level 2 EA Coach)

BRC is delighted to welcome back Peter Gillis for our show jump and cross country training. 

Peter’s teaching philosophy is to simplify things into easy-to understand steps so riders can think and be clear with what they are trying to achieve and how to achieve it. He believes that by doing this it is more likely that the horse will understand what the rider is asking, and the rider will act in a positive way and therefore be more effective. With this positiveness comes confidence and with confidence we have a rider who will enjoy their sport!

Peter began training and competing event horses in 1982. He has enjoyed success at 3* level and competed up to 4* level both in Australia and in UK. As well as competing Peter is well known for working with young horses, although these days his coaching takes up most of his time. Peter is a Level 1 General Coach, as well as a Level 2 Eventing coach and is a member of the NSW Pony Club Paid Instructors panel. After “retiring” from competition Peter has focused more on coaching, which he loves. He coaches at many of the NSW Eventing Clinics and EA NSW Interschools Clinics and runs clinics both in Australia and the UK.

•  Max of 4 riders per group (BRC Members Only)

• Please answer the jump height questions on entry so we can organise the groups based on this information and complete the draw. 

Showjump Lessons:

• Introduction to Showjumping - for horses and riders new to jumping
• Show jumping (riders will be grouped together according to their jumping height)

You are encouraged to bring a chair to watch other groups and help with pole pick-up; riders are expected to assist with set up or packdown (depending on their lesson times).

Cross Country Lessons

All riders out on the cross-country course will be required to wear an EA approved back protector.

• Introduction to Cross Country - for horses and riders new to cross country
• Cross Country for intermediate and more experienced riders

For those BRC Members who are not jumping we have:

Flat work with Anna Marsden, accredited EA Level 1 General and an Equitation Science coach. 

We are delighted to welcome Anna as our flatwork instructor on 1 November. Lessons will focus on developing adjustability in our horses through a series of exercises to develop rideability and light responses.
As well as being an accredited EA Level 1 General coach and an Equine Science Coach, Anna is a former dressage judge. She has judged dressage for us on many occasions and more recently the ranch trail event.
Anna's lessons will be held in the undercover arena and be held during the morning. One hour sessions, and up to 5 riders per group.

Ground Use/Social Rider

The outdoor sand arenas will be available for those who wish to utilise the ground use and lunch option.

Lunch

Lunch will be provided and is included in the cost of entry for ALL options.

There will be a vegetarian option.  Please advise of any other dietary requirements.