http://fredericksequestrian.com/?p=1670
buh bye! happy to see him go!
Interesting to see who is new head assistant is… guess that clears up why there was room made for her on there.
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http://fredericksequestrian.com/?p=1670
buh bye! happy to see him go![/QUOTE]
BTW looks like his site is hacked. Security warning when I went there.
https://sitecheck.sucuri.net/results/fredericksequestrian.com
As November ends so does my time with Equestrian Canada and my role as the International Technical Advisor. The last 4 years have certainly been interesting but years that I would not change.
From what I’ve read, that seems an understatement. That he would not change…me thinks he forgets the part about history repeating itself.
Boy I hate to love double speak.
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BTW looks like his site is hacked. Security warning when I went there.
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To save the hassle…
There is nothing permanent except change and as we near the end of November it is fair to say that 2017 will be one of change for myself and Fredericks Equestrian!
With the post games review in full swing it is clear that High Performance Eventing in Canada will require some change to continue and build upon it’s success. The challenge of a relatively small pool of High Performance riders spread across North America and Europe is one that cannot be underestimated and a rethink of the traditional program and the role of a Head Coach is required, not just to support the riders at the top level of the sport but also to support the development of the up and coming combinations to increase this pool of riders.
As November ends so does my time with Equestrian Canada and my role as the International Technical Advisor. The last 4 years have certainly been interesting but years that I would not change. While as a Federation we may not of always had the smoothest lead up to Championships but I am proud of the fact that we always pulled together as a team. Since I took over the role in 2013, Canada has finished a team at every Championship, which is a testament to the grit and determination of everyone involved. Looking forward to the future, I hope this is one trait the Canadians can carry forward.
While I may be stepping away from this role in an official capacity I still hope to provide support to the Canadian riders who have supported me. I look forward to continuing to coach and help develop an exciting group of Canadian up and coming riders in their ambition to make a Senior team. I am also excited to announce the addition of Canadian Olympian, Colleen Loach to the team at Fredericks Equestrian in the role of Assistant Trainer. Colleen’s skills and experience in developing young horses will be a valuable addition to our team and likewise I hope the support we can offer at Fredericks Equestrian will help Colleen become a regular on future Canadian teams.
Looking forward to 2017, I am excited with the challenge of re-establishing myself at the top level as a competitor and continuing to develop Fredericks Equestrian International and our sale horse program. With the recent announcement of Tryon as the WEG venue it has added some extra motivation to be qualified and in contention for what will be a ‘home games’ for all involved at Fredericks Equestrian. I have the support of fantastic group of Australians living in North America with an exciting group of young horses and am really looking forward to the future challenge.
For the remainder of 2016 I am looking forward to spending some time with my family both in Australia and the UK over Christmas and New Year and and looking forward to an exciting 2017 eventing season!
Clayton
The line that jumps out at me “I still hope to provide support to the Canadian riders who have supported me.”
Still an a*******
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Who would you like to see take his place? Is there any sort of consensus among your friends?
I hope you get someone good. You (Canada) have some of the same problems as we do I think, being such a large country. Then of course there is all the other stuff.
I used to follow Karen Robinson’s blog. E.C. is a mysterious entity indeed.
I always hope for Canada to do well, since we’re neighbors and all… you have some great talent!
Since I took over the role in 2013, Canada has finished a team at every Championship, which is a testament to the grit and determination of everyone involved.
Direct dig at the US and DOC?
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Who would you like to see take his place? Is there any sort of consensus among your friends?
I hope you get someone good. You (Canada) have some of the same problems as we do I think, being such a large country. Then of course there is all the other stuff.
I used to follow Karen Robinson’s blog. E.C. is a mysterious entity indeed.
I always hope for Canada to do well, since we’re neighbors and all… you have some great talent![/QUOTE]
I know riders are rooting for Mark Todd… but we’ll see. There have been talks about KOC, but I would rather not have her be coaching the team.
We could really use someone who is not busy focusing on their own riding career and sales business, and who doesn’t reside on the other side of the world. Even Clayton admits that building the pipeline of up-and-coming riders needs to be a focus.
I think we also need to consider hiring not just someone who was a rider, but who has a proven track record of coaching. Look at the German team’s success under Chris Bartle, and the British team under Yogi Breisner.
Jimmy Wofford would be my choice. He did it before and was willing to do it for whatever pittance we paid him.
I think so!
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It seems to me that it is.
How much influence does the Chef d’equipe in Canada have over who is on the team?
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The line that jumps out at me “I still hope to provide support to the Canadian riders who have supported me.”
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What a jerk. This line really does say it all.
Here’s a great summary of the many layers of conflict of interest
http://www.horse-canada.com/horse-news/fredericks-term-as-eventing-coach-ends/
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When the coach is an official selector (as was the case for Canada in rio) quite a bit. That’s unless a rider takes coach to court…
Wow. I thought Equine Canada and Clayton Fredericks were a match made in heaven.
I would think any serious job-seekers would steer clear of EC. It’s not only the corruption but also their willingness to throw anyone and everyone under the bus.
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I know riders are rooting for Mark Todd… but we’ll see. There have been talks about KOC, but I would rather not have her be coaching the team.[/QUOTE]
NO !!! to KOC
she approved by silence of bloody mouth horses.
keep her the he!! away from ours
Additionally, Canadian team riders found out during pre-Rio training camp in Florida that Clayton had hired team member Colleen Loach as assistant trainer at Fredericks Equestrian International – a blatant conflict of interest considering he was a member of the Olympic selection committee at the time of her recruitment and hiring.
THIS.
AND THIS. :mad:
He has recently been riding horses part-owned by Equestrian Canada president Jorge Bernhard’s wife, Amanda Bernhard. They include FE Bowman, FE Money Made, and FE Vindus.
