Pat Burgess
born: 08/23/30
country: Capetown, South Africa
Pictured right: "Pat Burgess and Byron Thorson showing they had a great time at Therese Washtock's Quail Crossing Farm in Summerland, B.C. This clinic included lunch and dinner for the participants. Everyone is looking forward to a repeat performance from Pat next year."
Pat Burgess is a gifted horsewoman and trainer.
From 1980 through 1989, Pat was the Jumping Trainer for the British Three Day Event Team. Her students included such internationally successful athletes as Lucinda Green, Virginia Leng and Richard Meade, all of whom have won British, European and Olympic Gold Medals.
Pat's clinic sessions incorporate gymnastic exercises and course work to create harmony between Horse and Rider.
Pat's personable, articulate style readily connects with all levels of Eventers, from Novice to Advanced. All serious Equestrians benefit from the innovative exercises which Pat introduces in a meticulous, sensible manner to encourage safe and correct jumping styles in both Human and Equine Athletes.
Pat is renowned as an incredible motivator of both horses and humans, young and old. Her training produces extraordinary results, and is considered by those who know her in the United Kingdom as possessing a truly unique talent.
Ms. Burgess is a volunteer instructor at the Wilton Group of Riding for the Disabled (RDA) . She is Co-Group Organizer and instructor four days a week.
Canadian Eventers consider themselves privileged to have convinced Ms. Burgess to conduct annual clinics in Canada.
ATHLETES AND ORGANIZERS IN THE SPORT OF EVENTING IN CANADA