TRAINING TIPS
Eventing puts a smile on your dial Top eventer Dom Schramm, and owner of the hilarious blog Evention TV, talks DANNII CUNNANE through eventing 101, and explains the unique element of cross country.
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om Schramm hails from the small outback town of Charleville, Australia where he developed an affinity with horses from an early age. This ‘country’ influence is evident in his training approach and horsemanship today. “Historically, Australia and New Zealand have produced more Olympic and World Champions in eventing than any other countries,” Don says, “with most riders getting their start at local pony club or at small starter events.” Building on his country background, Dom first achieved international recognition as a member of the 2006 Australian Young Rider Eventing Squad, also developing as a rider under the
guidance of Christopher Burton, for whom he worked as a working student for two years. A brave and hungry competitor, Dom gradually gained the patience, experience and knowledge to start horses from the ground up, while his passion for eventing took him all over Australia, England, Germany and ultimately to the United States. In late 2010, seeking a more internationally competitive atmosphere, Dom made the decision to relocate to the U.S. Since then, he’s built a reputation in American eventing circles for his riding ability, as well as his enthusiastic and fresh teaching style – he’s also piloted both Cold Harbor and Bolytair B to 3* level, and is currently producing a string of exciting young horses with an aim to represent Australia
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A: Event riders Dom and Jimmie Schramm. B: Dom Schramm and Bolytair B.
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