Jai Bratton Dressage
Welcome to Jai Bratton's web site. Jai is an extremely talented and respected advanced dressage rider and trainer based in Devon. Classically trained by some of the best names in Germany and Holland he offers a wealth of experience to all.
He stands by his theory that there are 'no shortcuts' and believes that most horse and rider combinations can achieve advanced level so long as the basics are true and correct. From Novice to Grand Prix Jai welcomes anyone who has a passion for improving their working relationship with their horse and want to perform to the best of their and their horses ability.
Thank you for visiting and we hope that you enjoy the site!
'My dressage scores have really improved since training with Jai and several top riders and trainers have commented on my improved technique and horses correct way of going. Not only is Jai an excellent teacher but he will ride my horses and show me how to ride them to the best effect, which I find really helpful' - Tim Cheffins, Eventer
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Information and Services
Having qualified as a BHSI, Jai worked at the world renowned Gleneagles Equestrian Centre under the watchful eye of Captain Mark Phillips, William Micklem and Ernest Dillon. Although a keen eventer at the time, it was becoming clear that he had a gifted talent when working horses on the flat.
Jai decided to turn his focus on dressage and trained for two years with Judy Harvey (International Rider and Judge and also a member of the Olympic Team Selection Committee). He then moved to Germany to work for Herr Jurgen Koschel who, at the time, was Holland's Olympic Dressage Team trainer. On Herr Koschel's recommendation, he then went to work for Ullrich Kasselmann at the most prestigious and successful young horse sales in the world - Performance Sales International (PSI) in Germany. Here he 'prepared' and 'backed' young horses for the auction sales and also trained the more advanced horses for competition and sale.
Wanting to work at a more competition orientated yard, Jai moved to Holland, to work for the Olympic Rider and Coach, Bert Rutten. During his time there Jai felt that he was in the presence of a 'true Horse Master' not once seeing him 'take a backward pull' with any horse no matter how unruly, this has stayed with Jai and he truely feels that dressage should not be forced or aggressive. Jai then moved to 4 times Olympic Rider Anna Van Olst's yard where he prepared and rode horses for the ESI auction and helped to train the international horses within the yard.
Having spent over 6 years in Europe Jai felt it was time to return to England where he began working for Louise Woof at the Maximillian Stud in Devon. Jai is the resident rider and trainer for the stud and has a selection of competition horses coming through the ranks, with a couple of exciting prospects in the wings. Recently married, he lives with his wife, Helen at Maximillian Stud.
SERVICES
Please contact Jai or Helen on 01769 581588 for more information.
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News
6th March - Summerhouse, Gloucestershire was a good show yesterday. Maximillian Eliott went well winning both of his Advanced Medium Tests easily. He got 70% in the qualifier so he is now fully qualified for the regional championships. His next outing will be in a couple of weeks where he will be doing his first Prix St George.
9th June - Where has the time gone? Jai has now taken Maximillian Eliott to his first PSG, where he came a comendable second and there were plenty of little improvements to be made. Jai is also delighted to be able to offer competition livery at extremely competitive rates. He is also to able to take horses for schooling and sale, please contact Jai or Helen for more info! This really is an unbelievable offer to utitlise Jais full experience.
Jai and Helen are also delighted to announce that there will be an addition to the yard, they are expecting their first child who will be joining them in October.
21st June - It has been a good couple of weeks, Jai and Elliot won the PSG at Wellbeck convincingly which means they are now qualified for the Regional Championships at Advanced Medium and PSG. Yesterday they did their first Inter 1 at Kingston Maurward, it was a good staet with 64.27% but there is lots to work on and improve...... that's dressage!!
4th July - Jai won both classes at The Grange, nr Oakhampton, he scored over 72% in the Advanced Medium and 66.5% in the PSG, all excellent warm ups for the forthcoming regional championships.
12th July - Another good show at Wellbeck, near Exeter. Again Jai convincingly won both the Advanced Medium Winter Qualifier and also the PYO (PSG) with Maximillian Elliot. He gained over 68.5% in the PSG, so it is getting better each time.
25th July - As another trial run before the regional championships, Jai and Eliot travelled to Badgeworth Arena to do two PYO tests, choosing the PSG and Inter 1. The PSG was a little tense and he gained just over 65% but remained in the lead until he beat himself doing the Inter 1 where he a very harmonious test gaining 71.5%, let's hope he does as well or even better at the regionals next week!
Contact Jai
Molland Ridge Farm
Chulmleigh
North Devon
EX18 7EF
H: 01769 581588
M: 07966 064652
Useful links
DRESSAGE NEWS, COMPETITIONS & UPDATES
http://www.britishdressage.co.uk
http://www.eurodressage.com
GENERAL INTEREST
http://www.psi-sporthorses.de
http://www.vanolst-stables.nl/pages_en/vanolst.php
http://www.grandprixleathergloss.co.uk
http://www.downefarm.co.uk
http://www.THEHUNTINGGROUND.NET
