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Minutes from the Annual General Meeting 2024
Held on Wednesday 3rd January 2024 at 7.00pm at Addington 1 Welcome address by Sam York FBHS – Chair. Sam welcomed everyone to Addington. 2 Attendance and Apologies for Absence (Committee members in bold) Attendance: Sam York, Nick Turner, Judith Murphy, Alison Craig, Danny Anholt, Amy Bannister-Bell, Brendan Bergin, Becky Monk, Jen Morris, Christian Allderidge,…
Read MoreReport from the Annual Course Dressage Training with Gareth Hughes
Firstly, very many thanks to Ann and all of the Committee Members for organising a fantastic and inspirational two days of training at the F&I conference. For all of us, this was our first visit to the conference since qualifying in 2018, 2023, 2006, and 2018 respectively. We met in Hong Kong and have been…
Read MoreReport from the Annual Course Jumping Report
Addington is a venue I have not been to for many years. I remember being pretty impressed all those years ago. It didn’t disappoint this time, simple and smart new navy branding, many arenas and good signage greeted us as we arrived. Ann was on the door smiling as always. I never know how she…
Read MoreChairman’s Report – Annual Course & AGM, Addington 2024
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Read MoreF & I Winter newsletter
Festive greetings to you all! It does not seem two minutes since the last newsletter but yes winter is well and truly here. As always, it’s so important to stay in touch and ensure we keep talking and supporting each other as much as possible. This time of year can be very challenging, especially if…
Read MoreAnnual Course, AGM & Dinner 2024
Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th Jan, Addington – see What’s On page for application forms and dinner menu.
Read MoreNotice of the Annual General Meeting 2024
All F&I Members are welcome. The AGM is preceded by the bar and followed by dinner! The Bar opens at 6pm, AGM at 7pm prompt, Dinner 7.45 for 8pm. To be held on Wednesday 3rd January 2024 at Addington, 7pm AGENDA Welcome address by Sam York FBHS – Chair Attendance and Apologies for Absence…
Read MoreMinutes from the Annual General Meeting 2023
Held on Wednesday 4th January 2023 at 7.00pm at Keysoe. Please click here to view the pdf of the minutes.
Read MoreF&I Autumn Newsletter 2023
Dear F&I Member, Well, where does the time go? How have we arrived at the end of September already? I don’t know about you, but I find the year seems to whizz past faster than ever. I guess like so many of you, being super busy, the days merge into weeks and then months and…
Read MoreReport from the “Let’s Focus on Show Jumping” day
“Let’s Focus on Show Jumping” was the theme at this year’s Scottish F&I day, organised in collaboration with BHS Scotland & BS Scotland. Held on Monday 18th September 2023 at Netherton Equestrian, Perthshire, it was an exciting day with a full programme of Show Jumping experts. Organiser Jen Morris had put together an amazing panel…
Read MoreReport from the 2023 Burghley course walk with Eric Smiley FBHS
10.20 am at fence two we all assembled, in eager readiness to walk this iconic five star track under the expert guidance of Eric. The sun shone and pleasantries exchanged with fellow members from far and wide. Today’s group from all corners of the world making it a truly multi-national group. One of the joys…
Read MoreF&I Summer Newsletter 2023
Sam York FBHS, Chair, 30th June 2023 Dear Members, How on earth is it already the end of June?? With the longest day already gone, summer is in full swing, the hay is ready to be cut and the horsefly season is in full force! I hope you are enjoying the amazing light mornings and…
Read MoreF&I Association Report: Irish Day
On Tuesday, the 23rd of May 2023, F&I Association members had the pleasure of being welcomed to the beautiful Kildangan Stud in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, Ireland. Famously, Kildangan is one of 7 studs within the wider Godolphin Ireland Limited enterprise, founded by his Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Vice President and Prime Minister…
Read MoreF&I Study Day with Judy Harvey FBHS
Inspirational training from Judy Harvey. Judy gave us a great insight into why she’s been so successful coaching some of our best riders and trained horses and judges to the top of the sport. Judy has an exceptional way of creating a great atmosphere that gets riders and horses working in a supple and harmonious…
Read MoreF & I Badminton Course Walk 2023 – with David Doel
The F & I association and their guests were very lucky to have 5* rider David Doel – who had just returned from an 8th place finish in the Kentucky 5* – present his opinions on this year’s Badminton course. His first look around the course proved to be very insightful and educational to see…
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