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F & I Study Day with Eric Smiley FBHS
There were no fair weather riders to be seen at Moores Farm on Friday 31st March , which turned out to be one of the wettest days we have seen this year. The spectator group enjoyed watching riders Helen Martin, Hannah French, Karen Whiston and Lauren Betteridge. All the hardy souls made it to the…
Read MoreReport on the F&I Social Media Training Session
A Brief Report on the F&I Social Media Training Session Delivered by Alan Raftery, BHS Social Media Marketing Manager 9 March 2023. I thought it might be worth giving members a brief report on the first of our training sessions, in case you haven’t signed up yet. You still have two more opportunities to take…
Read MoreReport on F&I Study Day at Talland
On a very cold March morning with a forecast of snow on the way we arrived at the impressive facilities at Talland. Everyone had their warm coats, woolly hats and blankets to get them through the day. Talland staff very kindly provided tea, coffee and biscuits to help keep us warm. Some were there to…
Read MoreReport from the 31st National Equine Forum, Westminster, London
The F&I Association was represented this year by myself, Mandy Luesley and Carol Bennitt. Carol and Mandy were the lucky winners of their tickets at our Annual Course. Other F&I members present (in various guises) were Sarah MacDonald and Liz Eaton (that I’m aware of!) An impressively diverse range of presenters variously informed, educated, entertained and…
Read MoreReport from the Zoom evening 4*/ 5* Eventing
What another fabulous F&I Zoom meeting on Wednesday 1st March. 4*/ 5* Eventing was the topic, with David Doel and Kylie Roddy speaking from a rider’s viewpoint and joined by Nick Turner and Eric Smiley from a coaching perspective. Forty-five F&I members registered for this informative and interesting discussion, covering a range of topics aimed…
Read MoreReport from the David Pincus F&I Study Day, Herefordshire.
Seven of us met in the beautiful Hereford countryside, Sheepcote Equestrian Centre, for a day of outstanding learning and understanding of the dressage horse from the turn of the century to present day. David and Serena Pincus were our generous hosts and mentors for the day, and tackled their subject with clarity, deep insight and huge…
Read MoreSpring Newsletter 2023
F&I Association – looking to an ethical and sustainable equestrian future Well, the dark nights are just beginning to draw out and the slightly milder weather has given us a tiny glimmer of hope that the winter will go away at some point, although I am not in any way being naive as I have…
Read MoreHave you considered taking the Fellowship Assessment?
The General Fellowship assessment will be taking place on 18th and 19th October 2023 at Wellington Riding, Hampshire The BHS Fellowship is the highest professional standard across the equine industry and is internationally recognised. Taking place across two days, candidates will be assessed on coaching skills, practical demonstrations, theoretical knowledge, stable management and the history…
Read MoreFantastic Annual Course 2023
From Sam York FBHS on behalf of the committee …. Wow, what can I say – what a fantastic few days we have all had. A seriously packed two days of thought-provoking discussion, top class coaching, study groups and so much more, all leading to some, at times, contentious and divided opinions on so many…
Read MoreJumping with Caroline Moore FBHS – Report from the F & I Annual Course
Keysoe, January 2023. An amazing very inspiring 2 days delivered by Caroline Moore FBHS. Watching Caroline coach was an absolute pleasure and watching the combinations grow over the 2 days was a joy and very thought provoking. It was clear from the first session on the Wednesday that Caroline had some top priorities for her…
Read MoreDressage with Adam Kemp FBHS – Report from the F & I Annual Course
Keysoe, January 2023. This year’s dressage training was taken by Adam Kemp FBHS and included horses of all levels from Novice to Grand Prix, and horses preparing to do their first 5* at Badminton. The two days provided a great opportunity for all spectating coaches to observe training and coaching of a world class level.…
Read MoreChairman’s Report – Review of the Year
We have had a full and varied year in 2022 with lots of activities and events, please do read the reports and newsletters to remind yourselves of the fantastic F&I year we have had. This year we have felt that our industry has been threatened, mainly due to a few specific incidents that have caught…
Read MoreAnnual Course, AGM & Dinner 2023
Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th Jan, Keysoe – see What’s On page for application forms and dinner menu.
Read MoreNotice of the Annual General Meeting 2023
All F&I Members are welcome. The AGM is preceded by the bar and followed by dinner! Notice of the Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday 4th January 2023 at KEYSOE, 7pm AGENDA Welcome address by Sam York FBHS – Chair. Attendance and Apologies for Absence Minutes of last AGM (held 3rd January 2022) Matters Arising…
Read MoreNewmarket Study Day
The British Racing School Combined report by Jane Reed BHSI and Simon Somers BHSI Having lived near Newmarket for 25 years, the old adage of “you never visit the places on your doorstep“ is true. So it was marvellous to visit the British Racing School and the Injured Jockeys Fund Building, with a keen group…
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