William Fox-Pitt takes on new team trainer role: ‘I enjoy coaching and it’ll be exciting’

William Fox-Pitt is the new team trainer to the Brazilian eventing team.

“I was very flattered to be asked,” he told H&H. “I am looking at getting into training more and riding less as I get older. I enjoy my training roles, it’s a natural progression and I’m looking forward to that next part of the journey.”

William said the Brazilians had been very “patient and understanding” about his other commitments – specifically the fact he continues to train Japanese Olympic rider Kazuma Tomoto, who is based at his Dorset yard, and the fact he is still riding at the top level himself.

“I don’t expect to be on the British team this year so there should be no conflict there, but they had to be happy I am still on the British programme and riding at five-star – I’ve got two nice horses I want to do more with,” he said, referring to Little Fire and Oratorio, who were both in the top 15 at Badminton Horse Trials this spring.

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Article written by: Pippa Roome