Archive for January 2013
Chairman’s Newsletter – January 2013
Dear Member, Once again we were privileged to enjoy two fantastic days at Addington Manor, whether as riders or spectators. The facilities were voted as top class and we will be returning there next year. However, the committee is still open to using different venues in the future if the membership decides to action this.…
Read MoreChairman’s Report, AGM 2013
Happy New Year to all! Olympics etc. What a year the sporting world has had in general but specifically the Equestrians! The highlight of course has to be the London 2012 Olympics. Dressage – Team Gold and Individual Gold and Bronze SJ – Team Gold Eventing – Team Silver Olympia 2012 – Charlotte won both…
Read MoreMinutes of the AGM 2013
Held on Wednesday 9th January 2013 at 7pm at Addington Manor Equestrian Centre, Bucks 1 Opening welcome address by Jeremy Michaels FBHS – Acting Chairman. Those present: Jeremy Michaels (Acting Chairman), Judith Murphy (Treasurer), Dianne Roberts (Secretary), Mandy Luesley, Lizzel Winter, Catherine Cawdron (Committee). Islay Auty, Nicole Biggs, Ann Bostock, Biddy Brasted-Watts, Yogi Breisner, Sam…
Read MoreJumping Training with Yogi Breisner – Annual F & I course 2013
This is the first time that I have ridden at an F&I Course and both myself and my horse thoroughly enjoyed it. The first day was all about the fundamentals, which after all are the base to everything. We worked in particular on straightness to create more power. We started in walk; weaving in and…
Read MoreAnnual F and I Course, Addington 2013
We were very privileged this year having an opportunity to receive some training from Stephen Clarke FBHS. The course was well supported and there were horses from Novice to Grand Prix, so we all got the opportunity to see Stephen’s philosophy of training horses at all levels. For all riders and spectators Stephen provided great…
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