The 2015 CDI-W London, also known as the London International Horse Show at Olympia, will welcome Kyra Kyrklund and Laura Tomlinson to each perform a fascinating masterclass on Tuesday 15 December and Wednesday 16 December 2015.
Fans have the rare opportunity to get up close and personal to dressage legend and six-time Olympian Kyra Kyrklund whose career spans over an impressive four decades. Kyrklund has not only competed around the world, she has also trained top international competitors across the globe from Finland, Sweden, USA, UK, Portugal, Holland and Australia. Kyrklund’s impressive portfolio of students along with her exceptional results has established her as one of the world’s most respected and admired dressage trainers. Kyrklund, who is known for her traditional techniques, will be working with an aspiring Grand Prix rider advising on the ‘dos and don’ts’ of dressage.
On Wednesday 16 December British rider, Laura Tomlinson, who retired her Olympic team gold medal winning partner - Mistral Højris – at Olympia in 2013, returns to the famous arena to treat the audience to a uniquely crafted demonstration. Taking the audience through their paces Tomlinson’s masterclass will provide the perfect insight into her training techniques, focusing in particular on how to deal with a difficult competition environment.
Olympia 2015 will once again host the World Cup Dressage leg taking place on 15 and 16 December.
Photo © Astrid Appels
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