How William Fox-Pitt Changed the Way I View This Sport

In 2016, I took a leap of faith that ultimately rewired my mind on horses, the sport of eventing, and life in general. When I traveled to England to train with the legendary William Fox-Pitt, I knew I’d learn a lot from him, but I had no idea how dramatically it would elevate the way I ride, teach, train, and generally relate to the horses and people around me today.

Though training with a top rider in Europe had always been a goal of mine, it got real when I actually spoke with William on the phone and after 30 minutes, he told me to pack my bags and head over. No doubt, it was a big move, and I questioned my resolve plenty before diving in. I had some solid three- and four-star results here in the United States on a horse named Ziggy, owned by my good friend Rachel Jurgens, but he was getting older. I was in my late 20s at the time and not getting any younger myself.

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Article written by: Andrew McConnon