Conrad Schumacher comes with a list longer than most people's arms of credentials and amongst them are students who have won over 40 international medals in the hallowed dressage arenas of the world. Conrad Schumacher counts amongst his success stories Ellen Bontje and Sven and Gonnelien Rothenburger, all European Championship, World Championship and Olympic riders.

At the 1996 Olympics Conrad Schumacher coached Sven and Gonnelien to their Silver medal team finish for the Netherlands and Sven to his individual bronze medal.

From 1979 to 1989 he trained the European Young Rider Championship first placed team and also individual medal winners and he was the official trainer for the British team at the 1998 World Equestrian Games.

Schumacher is often credited by officiandos of Dressage with the "rise out of nowhere" for the American Dressage riders as he has also been coaching in the USA for many years focussing these days on their Young Riders - ensuring that there are riders to step in to place as soon as there is an opening.

For those who have an interest in Dressage but are perhaps afraid of a highly technical clinic be assured that this gentleman is one who believes in simplicity being the core to dressage excellence and his manner of explaining is one which crosses the levels of expertise from beginner to GP rider.

This clinic will finish off the year for Dressage Ireland as Conrad Schumacher covers the principles of training and take it from the start of competition through to Grand Prix as he introduces participants to top international riders.

This is a "must" for anyone interested in how to ensure that their horse has the "basics" correct whether the interest is pure dressage, showjumping or eventing - these principles are the same regardless.

www.jumpingaround.com will be there to bring you the photos and the fun of this evening and we will tempt those who were not present into making sure they do not miss the next clinic.

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