Archive for 2011
Looking back on 2011
As previously mentioned, the Association has had a busy year with training opportunities and events which included a visit to Carl Hester’s yard to watch the training of his horses from novice to grand prix, a day training with Judy Harvey at her yard near Addington, Ladies Day at Hickstead, a charity course walk at…
Read MoreAutumn Newsletter – September 2011
A message from our Chairman, Jo Winfield. Hello Everyone, I hope that you have all been bearing up with the delights of the English Summer as the year is starting to draw to a close. It has been a busy year for most if the training reports and discussions with people have been anything to…
Read MoreCarl Hester training day on 9th August, 2011
First of all, thank you to Andrew for organising the day and the coffee on arrival. Carl showed us five horses ranging from 7yrs to 11yrs, he told us that his first important criteria is “has the horse got the ability to go to Grand Prix” – he likes a horse to be quick in…
Read MoreA brief report from Hickstead.
A good day was enjoyed by the eleven F and I members and their guests at Hickstead on Ladies day. We had use of the BHS member’s box along side the main arena next to the water jump which made excellent viewing for the Queen Elizabeth Cup….. 13 feet of water followed by a 1m…
Read MoreF & I Association Training Day with Judy Harvey. 22nd July 2011
As BHSII’s with our E and C exams looming, it was with great interest and excitement that we attended the training day at Judy Harvey’s yard. First was Amanda Holloway who was riding a welsh X. Judy’s emphasis was to work on rhythm, keeping the tempo slow enough to improve the quality of the trot…
Read More2011 Badminton XC Course Walk – Nick Turner FBHS
Walking the course with Nick Turner (previous Badminton competitor, now Brazilian Eventing Team Coach and Snr Selector for British Eventing) was a fantastic way to learn all about the challenges of this true four-star course. The big message of the day from Nick was how critical it is that the rider has absolute understanding and…
Read MoreSpring Newsletter – February 2011
Hello and Welcome to 2011 I am pleased to be writing this newsletter as the newly elected Chair for the F & I Association and hope that I can do the position some justice after stepping into William Blane’s shoes. William has worked tirelessly for over seven years as Chairman and I would like to…
Read MoreMinutes of the AGM 2011
held on Wednesday 12th January 2011 at 7pm, at Addington Equestrian Centre, Bucks Present: William Blane (Chairman), Alison Craig (Secretary), Ann Bostock, Andrew Fletcher, Sarah MacDonald, Mandy Luesley, Jo Winfield, Lizzel Winter, Sue Pimbley (all Committee); Muriel Ambler, Lynne Baldwin, Jo Batty–Smith, Carol Bennitt, Nicole Biggs, Biddy Brasted-Watts, Sam Champney-Warrener, Annette Christie, Kenneth Clawson, Helen…
Read MoreF and I Annual Course – January 2011, Addington
As always, Kenneth Clawson delivered an informative series of coaching sessions, encouraging all participants, riders and audience alike, to think and to participate. Emphasis was on awareness of the horses’ regular stride patterns, together with control and accuracy. The Counting of Strides, and in particular the riders being challenged to be consistent in being able…
Read MoreF&I Association Annual Course January 2011
Adam Kemp FBHS gave us two days of clear, systematic training at our annual two-day course. With 12 sessions each day he certainly had plenty to do – and we had plenty to watch and discuss. Horses ranged from Novice to Small Tour and highlights for me included watching Adam work with Sue Pimbley on…
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