The Millar Method
Your blueprint for rideability that performs; from schooling rides to the Grand Prix ring
You Can Feel the Ride You Want. It’s Just Not There Every Time.
With less consistent access to programs, fewer chances to compete, and higher costs shaping every decision, more of your riding happens on your own.
- You’re planning your rides, but not always sure you’re focusing on the right things
- You only get a few shows a year, so every round carries more weight
- It feels good at home, but doesn’t always show up the same way in the ring
And when it matters most, it doesn’t come together the way you know it can, and you’re left wondering what you missed.
Bring a Proven System Into Your Riding
For decades, 10x Olympic athlete Ian Millar built a system for developing horses and riders to the highest level of the sport. Amy Millar has taken that same foundation, applied it in international competition, and refined it for today’s rider.
A program responsible for nine Olympic horses across two generations.
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Step 1: Build a Foundation You Can Trust
From the ground up and through each gait, develop rhythm, balance, and straightness that carry into your rides and over fences.
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Step 2: Create Rideability That Responds
Train your horse to adjust, stay with you, and remain consistent from the starting bell to the final fence.
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Step 3: Ride With a Plan That Holds Under Pressure
Bring your training into the ring with clear decisions and rounds that reflect your ability.
What You’ll Learn
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Effective Lunging
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Undersaddle Adjustability Exercises
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Over Fences Patterns & Grids
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Why Ride With Ian and Amy Millar
11 Olympic appearances across two generations
A depth of experience carried from Ian to Amy at the highest level of the sport
Trusted when it matters most
Olympic silver medalist and longtime anchor rider, alongside Amy’s presence on international teams
A program behind Olympic horses
Multiple horses developed to compete at the Olympic level across both of their careers
A legacy of exceptional horses
From Big Ben to Olympic mounts like In Style and Dixson, developed for success at the highest level
A system carried forward and proven in modern competition
Built by Ian and applied, tested, and advanced through Amy’s international career
Horses that last Competing successfully into their mid to late teens
The Standard Riders Look To
“I learned a tremendous amount from Ian over the years. Anyone who has the opportunity to watch a Masterclass from him would be a fool not to.” — Richard Spooner, International Grand Prix Rider
"Ian is the perfect example of somebody who is an unbelievable talent and competitor, and he's passing that on to the next generation." - Leslie Howard, Olympic Show Jumper
“I think he's an inspiration for everyone. I always see him sharing his knowledge with other riders, trying to give something back to the sport.” - Guilherme Jorge, Course Designer
“I grew up watching him at Spruce Meadows, and to compete against him was surreal. I think he’s an icon of show jumping.” - Kent Farrington, Olympic Show Jumper
Stop Guessing. Start Riding With a System.
Without a clear system, it’s easy to second guess what you’re doing, especially when things don’t come together in the ring.
What you need is a clear plan and structured exercises to build consistency, confidence, and results over time.
This is the system Ian and Amy Millar have used to develop Olympic horses and riders, and now it’s available to you.
Get started with The Millar Method and bring clarity, structure, and proven rideability into every ride.
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