Building the Foundation: Strength, Suppleness & Softness with Alison Payne & Jan Evans
Schedule
Mon, 30 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 am
UTC+01:00Location
Bridgend College Pencoed Campus, CF35 5LG Pencoed, United Kingdom | Bridgend, WA
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Building the Foundation: Strength, Suppleness & SoftnessDate: 30/03/2026 Time: 09:00
Location:Bridgend College, Pencoed Campus | Cost: £120pp
Welcome to the launch of The ‘Be All’ Performance Series.
For our first instalment, we are stripping back the layers to focus on the horse’s physical ability to perform happily and as a partnership with you, the rider.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Two 60-minute paired sessions with different specialist instructors.
The Light & Lateral: Mastering True Softness & Suppleness
In this session, Jan Evans will help you unlock the body by understanding where and why your horse holds tension & how lateral work creates a bridge to a softer connection.
Master the art of setting the stage so your movements are seamless.
Beyond the White Boards: Training the Healthy Horse
Join Alison Payne in training the happy athlete. This session is designed for riders who believe that good schooling belongs everywhere—from the centre line to the open bridleway. Using training techniques that build muscle and confidence without "bracing" or stress.
Let your marks reflect a horse that is balanced, rhythmic and happy.
The Foundation of Flow: Core, Stability & Groundwork.
A hands-on demonstration with our specialist Equine Physiotherapist - Naomi Smith
Suppleness doesn't start in the saddle; it starts with a stable core. Our guest Equine Physio will demonstrate the "off-horse" secrets to improving your horse's range of motion, collection, and lateral reach.
This live demonstration strips away the saddle to look at the "engine" beneath the rider. Our Equine Physio will guide you through the essential biomechanics required for a supple, athletic horse.
Suppleness is the strength to be soft.
• THE GRAND PRIX FINALE & Q&A with Team Whyley Dressage
A high-level dressage demo showing how foundational core strength and lateral suppleness evolve into effortless collection.
Witness the ultimate evolution of the day’s training. We conclude our first ‘Be All’ instalment with a high-level dressage demonstration that brings every concept to life.
Watch as the foundational blocks of core stability and lateral suppleness—the very things you’ve worked on in your sessions—transform into the power and elegance of effortless collection.
"A horse that is strong in his core and soft in his mind is a partner for life, in any arena."
RESERVE YOUR SPACE
Limited to just 8 rider slots. Bookings via Horse Monkey
Gallery Passes (Spectators) available for £20
https://horsemonkey.com/uk/equestrian_event/85356/Building+the+Foundation%3A+Strength%2C+Suppleness+%26+Softness+with+Alison+Payne+%26+Jan+Evans
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Where is it happening?
Bridgend College Pencoed Campus, CF35 5LG Pencoed, United Kingdom, Pencoed, Hendre Road, Bridgend, CF35 5, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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