Courtesy of the TTT

Some TTT Trainers

Stephen Clarke is Great Britain’s foremost FEI (Fédération Equestre Internationale) International Dressage Judge. He has presided over two World Cup Finals, three European Championships, The World Equestrian Games in Jerez and The Olympic Games in Athens and Beijing. He has trained many Grand Prix horses and he himself competed successfully Internationally in the ‘80’s and ‘90’s. He is a highly respected trainer and gives clinics worldwide.

Arthur Kottas was accepted as an élève in the Spanish Riding School of Vienna his talent was soon recognised and he rose rapidly under the tutelage of Colonel Podhaisky to become the youngest ever First Chief Rider in the history of the School. He is a rider and trainer of the highest international repute, who has successfully trained many horses and riders up to Olympic standard. Having retired from the Spanish Riding School, Arthur is now able to spend more time teaching, passing on his unequalled experience to the next generation of riders and trainers.

Charles de Kunffy was born in Hungary, he rode from childhood, studying with the great Masters of his time. He was trained with the strictest adherence to classical traditions based on scholarship and a profound respect for the horse. Having escaped from Hungary to the USA during the Soviet occupation, he graduated in Philosophy and Psychology at the University of California at Berkeley and became an Associate Professor. Horsemanship remained his first love, and he moved to training and judging, becoming an FEI judge (C). He is a well known author of numerous books and articles on equitation, and his teaching is internationally respected for its clarity, insight and tremendous depth.

Herwig Radnetter like Arthur Kottas, joined the Spanish Riding School of Vienna as an élève at the age of 15. Now a Senior Rider at the School, he is an integral part of all the training and performances. In his spare time from the School, he is a much sought-after clinician and has trained riders in the US for many years. He is an exceptional communicator, who is passionate about maintaining the classical traditions of training within the context of the modern world.

Alex Cookson BHSI is Director & Senior Instructor of the TTT Trust. Alex began her career as a three-day event rider and then specialising in Dressage, she has competed and trained many horses, including her own, up to Intermediare I level. As the daughter of the TTT’s founders, Tom and Jennifer Sewell, she has always been closely involved in the work and development of the Trust, and has a firm commitment to its future. Alex lives at East Whipley Farm with her husband, Nick, and son, William.

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