Listen to our full interview with Gill Watson about her "Happy Days" here
“Happy Days and Winning Ways: Training for the top by the International Junior and Young Rider Coach” is the ‘must-read’ by top British eventing coach, Gill Watson. Launched on 7th December, this is the perfect book for a great Christmas read or 'virtual' stocking filler
One of eventing’s best known and well-loved trainer of young riders, Gill Watson has had a strong influence on the success of many of well-known names that have gone on to the top of the sport
Pippa Funnell is one of Gill’s protegees, and has contributed to this book, writing in the Foreword that ‘This book is a must-read for all coaches’ while Laura Collett says that ‘Anyone who looks at the results that Gill pulled out of the bag, year after year, with so many different riders, will understand what a talented trainer she is’
A book that was started by Gill during Covid lockdowns became a collaborative effort, encompassing not only Gill’s insights and training reflections but also the memories of “Happy Days and Winning Ways” provided by many in the eventing world
“I’m incredibly proud but I also think I was very lucky with the bunch of people I had to coach when I became a team trainer. Fancy having William, Pippa and Tina, naturally talented people to guide and help on their way” says Gill in our coming full interview
A top-class rider herself, with a record that includes a Burghley win, Gill went on to create a ‘golden’ era for young British riders; under her leadership the British Juniors and Young Riders have accumulated well over ninety European Championship Team and Individual medals, including 38 Golds.
Available now as an e-book on Amazon at just $2.99
