From Pony Club to Top British Showjumping Course Designer – Behind the Scenes of Show Jumping with Gill Pollard – Course Design Secrets!

This episode features the incredibly talented Gill Pollard – one of the UK’s top equestrian professionals and a Level 5 (Advanced) British Showjumping Course Designer.Gill shares her fascinating journey from Pony Club competitor to designing show jumping courses at the highest level, along with her experience as an accomplished dressage rider. With championship wins at Prix St. Georges and Advanced Medium, Gill offers a rare insight into the competitive equestrian world – from the technical details of course building to the life lessons she’s learned ringside.Expect stories of speed classes, course design challenges, funny competition moments (yes, sheep and wheelbarrows are involved!), and advice for riders of all levels. Whether you’re a show jumping competitor, dressage enthusiast, or just love a good behind-the-scenes equestrian story, this episode is packed with value and entertainment.📌 Listen for:The reality of designing fair yet challenging coursesHow to prepare horses for different types of fences and fillersThe difference between novice and championship-level competitionMemorable moments in Gill’s career – from county shows to championship arenasTips for riders to improve confidence and performance in the ring🌐 Follow Just Horse RidersWebsite – https://www.justhorseriders.co.uk/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/justhorseridersInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/justhorseridersTikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@justhorseridersofficialYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@JustHorseRidersOfficalSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/7sUBwfQNIG40hRgs8hXbKi#justhorseriders #equestrianpodcast #justhorseriderspodcast #showjumping #dressage #coursebuilding #equestrianlife #horseriders #horsepodcast #britishshowjumping #ponyclub #ridingtips #equestrianstories