About the Presentation...
Finding The Olympian Inside:
Why the best never stop learning

"I am really excited to be sharing some new and innovative ideas at this year's winter presentations. Some of the tips I'll be sharing have been making a big difference to the riders I've been working with. There is still a long way to go before the principles of accelerated learning are applied as universally as sports like cycling, so hopefully this will encourage riders of all levels to come along and get ahead of the game!"
Charlie Unwin

If Charlotte Dujardin has taught us anything at the London Olympics it is that "being expert" is not simply about experience, but how we use our experience. The latent ability in all of us is staggering. Evidence would suggest that we are all capable of high performance as riders – yet for reasons grounded in our habits and our mental approach to getting best out of ourselves, we can limit our own success.

Using lessons from Team GB's most successful sports Charlie explains why the legacy you will leave behind as a rider may be determined less by “time in the saddle” and more by how you use that time. With important implications for all riders and coaches, Charlie explains how he has applied these principles in 2012 with Olympic eventers and Grand Prix dressage riders as well as the Junior and Young Riders.  During the evening you will find out more about…

- How our attitudes to learning will ultimately determine our success
- Why performing at home is different to performing in competition
- The impact of luck, superstition and perfectionism on performance
- Using video analysis to build confidence and accelerate learning
- Maintaining positive momentum despite set-backs 
- The value of doing less to achieve more  

“Charlie is a highly engaging and inspiring speaker who demonstrates psychology in a colourful way that relates to riders of every level and age. A ‘must see’ for the winter!”  
Alex Peternell, Olympic Event Rider

“Since working with Charlie I now recognise how many factors influence our mental state as riders. This has changed my approach to competition and taking control of my own performance, not just the horse’s, has played a big part in improving my results.”
Sharon Hunt, Olympic Bronze Medallist

"Thank you Charlie! I really enjoyed your presentation and your ideas have been a revelation.”  
Claire Kincaid, Dressage