From Young Horses to Grand Prix Winners
Insights from the Icons
October 29, 2025 at 11:02 AMBy b.wehner
In this episode of Insights from Icons, Shane Breen and Scott Brash share their experiences navigating the dual worlds of breeding and training young horses while competing at the highest levels of show jumping.
Passion and Patience Pay Off
The key to their success, they emphasize, lies in passion, patience, and a commitment to bringing each horse to its fullest potential.
Developing Champions Together
It’s about more than just riding a Grand Prix horse — it’s about developing the horse alongside the rider, building trust, skill, and confidence to reach the top as a team.
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