FORMER Olympic and reigning European show jumping champion Steve Guerdat packed a punch with his insightful words when addressing the attendees of the Royal Dublin Society’s (RDS) Coaching for the Future Symposium last Thursday.

Held at St Mary’s Church on the grounds of the RDS, the conference welcomed heavyweight speakers and panellists from the world of coaching, High Performance and equine welfare from around the globe for a full day on the subject of the future of coaching and how equestrian sport is changing under the microscope of public perception and horse welfare.