Archive for 2017
F and I training day at Talland
It was a fun and informative day run by the legendary Pammy Hutton. Held at the impressive Talland school of Equitation. Pammy started the day on her own young horse. She explained that she would like to get us all to encourage young horses to do more lateral work. In particular, to encourage shoulder in and half pass training early on, to gain greater control in difficult situations…
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F & I North West Region Training day at Myerscough College, 28th March 2017. As an F & I member based in Lancashire, and the Stable Yard Manager at Myerscough College, I was delighted to be able to provide the facilities for the North West Region, spring training day. The day started with a couple…
Read MoreWilliam Micklem Articles
F & I Association member William Micklem FBHS has written some articles for EventingNation.com which members can access via the following links. Click any title and the article will open in a new window: A series of articles on happiness William Micklem On the Subject of Happiness William Micklem – More Thoughts on the Subject of…
Read MoreNational Equine Forum Report
Birdcage Walk, London, 2nd March 2017. With great excitement – a day out in London – WHOOPEE! and above all the company of Sue Ricketts…such fun. Car washed and polished, nobody would see it but it is a special occasion going to London. Suit cleaned, shirt ironed, shoes polished…too much information I know! I met up with…
Read MoreCongratulations Sam York FBHS
Congratulations to Sam York on gaining the prestigious qualification of Fellow of The BHS. This after two gruelling days spent under the spotlight. Not only is Sam now Ms Sam York FBHS but she works hard for the F&I Committee in what little spare time she may find. Photo – Sam competing at Belton Horse…
Read MoreIngestre Training Day with Tim Downes FBHS
Focus on lateral work I’d like to start by saying that I first joined the F&I Association in 2001, but let my membership lapse after just 1 year. I am so pleased that after all this time I have re-joined, and can take advantage of the fantastic opportunities the association offers. We had a really…
Read MoreWrite Up in British Horse
Published in the February issue of British Horse Click here for pdf version of above
Read MoreWellington Show Jumping Training Day with Captain Richard Waygood
A big thank you to David Sheerin and all his Team at Wellington for organising another fabulous training day under the watchful eye of Richard. The indoor school was a godsend as the snow was falling and temperatures freezing! Richards philosophy throughout his training session was “you might have to crack a few eggs to…
Read MoreThoughts from a Future BHSI
The BHS F&I Association’s Annual Course Addington Manor EC 2017 By Kirsty Fontaine-Henley BHSSC and BHSISM The F&I Annual Course has always been a date to look forward to in our calendar at Millfield, and particularly this year, as we were also able to bring one of our project horses along for Danny Anholt to…
Read MoreF&I Annual Course January 2017 – An overview
Written by Alison Craig BHSI What an outstanding Annual Course we were all treated to. It is our flagship event of the year, held at Addington Equestrian Centre, Bucks, in January, and organised with incredible efficiency by Ann Bostock. The detailed training activity in each of the two arenas, Dressage and Jumping, is described separately,…
Read MoreF & I Association Annual Course Dressage Training with Christoph Hess
Over the last few days we have all been privileged spending time gleaning the experience of world class coach, Christoph Hess at our F&I Association annual course. Christoph’s charismatic and friendly personality instantly put riders at ease on the first day. He asked to watch the riders work their horses alone as though they would do…
Read MoreF & I Annual Conference, Jumping training with Christopher Bartle FBHS
There are few things in which it is a definite pleasure to do; taking a talented horse to a training session at Addington with Christopher Bartle amongst good friends and a knowledgeable and understanding audience, is certainly one. Chris himself needs no introduction but as an event rider who has never trained with him I…
Read MoreCHAIRMAN’S REPORT 2017
Having re read my Report for 2016 I noted the last paragraph stated that the 30th Anniversary Year had started with a ‘BANG’ and so it progressed throughout the year with a plethora of days offered across the UK and Ireland. Even though all did not take place the list of those which were held…
Read MoreMinutes of the AGM, 4th Jan 2017
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday 4th January 2017 at 6.30pm at Addington Manor Equestrian Centre, Bucks Opening welcome address by Jillie Rogers BHSI – Chairman. Attendance and apologies for absence Those present: Jillie Rogers (Chairman), Dianne Roberts (Secretary), Jeremy Michaels, Sam York, David Sheerin, Ann Bostock, Jo Winfield, Alison Craig and Danny Anholt…
Read MoreAGM Agenda 2017
NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOR THE BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY’S FELLOWS AND INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION To be held at Addington Manor Equestrian Centre, Buckinghamshire Wednesday 4th January 2017 at 7pm AGENDA Opening address by Jillie Rogers BHSI (Chairman) Apologies for absence Minutes of the AGM 6th January 2016 to be approved Matters arising One minute’s silence for…
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