Welcome to Claire Gallimore Dressage

training the mind and body of the horse for peak performance

Claire Gallimore is a professionally qualified international dressage coach from Sussex, England specialising in training competition riders at FEI, Grand Prix and Olympic level.

Her exclusive and sought after international practice works with clients who are looking to hone the performance of themselves and their horses, successfully coaching riders at competitive levels.

 

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“‘Claire has installed a trust between Lottie and I that I never knew was possible, giving us the techniques to handle any situation with confidence. Going to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics was a huge ask for us, but with Claire by my side we exceeded all expectations and came home with a gold and two silver medals - and most importantly, a very happy, confident horse’”
— NATASHA BAKER OBE, multi Paralympic medal winner
 
 

Bringing together a unique and winning combination of competitive experience, technical knowledge and a specialist understanding of how to unit the mind and body of the horse for a powerful performance.

Through Claire’s own riding success at FEI Championship level and working under Olympians including Charlotte Dujardin , Imke & Tineke Bartels as well as being based with Tristan Tucker for  almost three years, she has developed a way of training that creates top performance. She combines competitive experience, technical knowledge and understanding of how the equine mind works. This, coupled with excellent coaching practice, allows her to help her clients achieve peak performance.

 
 

Clients include

  • 6 x Paralympic gold medal winner, Natasha Baker. Coached by Claire at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, winning GB Team Gold and 2 Individual Silver medals.

  • Laura Tomlinson (neé Bechtolsheimer) GB Olympic bronze medalist and International GP competitor

  • Fiona Bigwood GB Olympian and International GP competitor

Claire has also trained numerous GB International Grand Prix riders and serious amateur riders to success at GB National Championship level

 

Personal achievements

  • Senior Grand Prix rider

  • International Small Tour winner

  • GB Team Bronze at Under-25 Grand Prix European Championships

  • Represented GB at 5 European Youth Championships at all levels : Pony, Junior, Young Rider, Under-25s Grand Prix