{"id":961,"date":"2022-08-31T07:14:16","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T07:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startersites.io\/elementor\/charity\/?page_id=961"},"modified":"2026-03-17T04:14:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T04:14:07","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/paulcornish.co.uk\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t

We Work Together<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

British `dressage Judge | Freestyle Specialist | Coach with Purpose<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t

Proven Experience<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Over 10 years of coaching and judging experience in dressage, helping riders progress with confidence and structure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t

Judge-Led Insight<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

British Dressage List 4 and Freestyle Judge, offering valuable insight into what judges are really looking for.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t

Flexible Coaching\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Based in Essex and Suffolk, with coaching available across East Anglia and online for riders throughout the UK and beyond.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t

Regional & Remote Support<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Trusted by riders across the UK and beyond through clear, effective online coaching and video feedback.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t

Performance-Focused Approach<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

With a background in competitive dressage and training under respected professionals, every session is built to create real, measurable progress.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Want to see how this experience can help you?<\/em><\/p>

Let\u2019s Build the Right Plan Together
<\/strong>If you’re not sure which service is right for you \u2014 or want to combine several into a long-term coaching plan \u2014 let’s chat.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t

I'm Paul Cornish<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

A dedicated dressage coach, BD List 4 & Freestyle Judge, and lifelong rider passionate about helping others grow in skill, confidence, and connection with their horses.<\/p>

With over a decade of experience coaching riders across all levels, I’ve made it my mission to deliver training that’s clear, structured, and built around long-term progress – for both horse and rider.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t

Coaching Philosophy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Clarity, consistency, Confidence<\/h5>

Every lesson I teach is grounded in three core principles:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\"\"<\/figure>
Clarity<\/h5>

Riders must understand why<\/b> they're doing each exercise. My sessions are structured, not random.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\"\"<\/figure>
Consistency<\/h5>

Horses thrive on rhythm and routine. I help riders build this through repeatable systems.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\"\"<\/figure>
Confidence<\/h5>

Whether you're aiming for Prelim or Prix St. Georges, I\u2019ll support your mindset as much as your mechanics.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

I don\u2019t teach from ego. I teach from experience \u2014 as a rider, as a judge, and as someone who wants you to succeed without compromising your partnership with your horse.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t

My Story<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
From Student to Judge: My Journey in Dressage<\/h5>

I started riding at the age of 7, and like many of you, I dell in love with the process – the challenge of mastering movements, building trust with a horse, and striving for harmony.<\/p>

Over the years, I studied under some of British’s best, including international rider-trainers like Spencer Wilton. That exposure to elite-level coaching shaped my own teaching philosophy: technical precision, feel-first training, and total respect for the horse’s welfare.<\/p>

Today, I balance coaching with judging and com[petition support – offering 360\u00b0 perspective on how to train smarter and rider more confidently, no matter your level.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t

How We'll Train Together<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

I work with riders in two ways:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
In-Person Coaching<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Available across Essex, Suffolk, and East Anglia<\/strong>, I offer private lessons, group clinics, and show-day coaching.
Whether you’re developing your foundation or polishing your freestyle, I come to you – or we meet at one of the venues I regularly work with.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
Online Coaching<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Through video analysis and personalised plans, I\u2019ve helped riders across the UK and beyond. You\u2019ll send footage, receive movement-by-movement feedback, and gain access to long-term support that\u2019s affordable, flexible, and effective.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Structured coaching. Clear results.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t

Let's Talk About Your Riding Goals<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Whether you’re preparing for your first test, aiming to improve your scores, or want to finally understand what judges are really looking for – I’d love to help.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBook a Free Discovery Call<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTry My Online Feedback Plan<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBook an In-Person Session<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We Work Together British `dressage Judge | Freestyle Specialist | Coach with Purpose Proven Experience Over 10 years of coaching and judging experience in dressage, helping riders progress with confidence and structure. Judge-Led Insight British Dressage List 4 and Freestyle Judge, offering valuable insight into what judges are really looking for. Flexible Coaching Based in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1595,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-961","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":6}},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paulcornish.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/961","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paulcornish.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paulcornish.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paulcornish.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paulcornish.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=961"}],"version-history":[{"count":82,"href":"https:\/\/paulcornish.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/961\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1927,"href":"https:\/\/paulcornish.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/961\/revisions\/1927"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paulcornish.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1595"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paulcornish.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=961"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}