Archive for March 2018
BHS International Convention 2018 – Hartpury.
This week I was fortunate enough to attend the first two days of the British Horse Society International Convention up at Hartpury. This year the BHS celebrates its 70th Birthday, and what a fantastic job they did producing this Convention. For anyone who missed it, I do urge you to try to go the next…
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A study evening at Kirkley Hall (by permission of Northumberland College) led by Sandra Morrison BHSI and Alastair Parkin BHSI 19th March 2018 What a thoroughly enjoyable and thought-provoking evening with Sandra Morrison and Alistair Parkin at Kirkley Hall in the company of much knowledge, experience and enthusiasm from everyone. The evening was open to…
Read MoreLYNNE BALDWIN BHSI
It is with great sadness that I write to inform you of the recent passing of Lynne Baldwin after a short illness in a hospital near Woodcuts near Salisbury in Wiltshire on 18th March. Lynne and I trained together at Moat House Benenden in the 1970’s under the tutelage and watchful eye of Cherrie Hatton…
Read MoreEquine Forum Report
Sarah Macdonald and I were fortunate to attend the 26th National Equine forum on 8th March. The Equine Forum hosts short talks from industry experts, on current and up to date subjects. This year the whole conference was Live streamed, and if you visit You Tube, “Equine Forum 2018” the whole day can be viewed.…
Read MoreSpring Newsletter
Dear F&I Member As I sit here in the grip of Storm Emma and De Beast from De East I decided I’ve done enough snow shovelling and I would set about the Spring Newsletter. As usual I am overwhelmed by the continued enthusiasm of our members. After another fabulous two-day Annual Course at Addington Manor…
Read MoreVolunteers needed for Badminton
Badminton Horse Trial’s nominated charity this year is the British Horse Society. The BHS is celebrating it’s 70th Birthday & are looking for volunteers to help during Badminton. Volunteers with a specific area of expertise may be assigned to one of our designated areas i.e. Access, Safety, Welfare. Volunteers who are Accredited Professional Coaches may…
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