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 coaching; Rider Responsibility, Discipline and Awareness. All of her sessions were very much underpinned by the scales of training. Over…
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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. A theme that ran through the two days from my observation and understanding was making sure that the horses were…
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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 of fellow BHSIs and guests. On arrival we were greeted by Head of Jockey Coaching Richard Perham in the Hong…
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Wow, what can I say – what an incredible summer we’ve had, so full of events all of which have been fantastic, with such great variety. There really has been something for everyone and all of them encouraging “food for thought”. It’s so important in this tough industry that we can have such a great support mechanism to tap into if needed. Our visits, events and study days are not only super educational but also…
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Read MoreReport from the Saddle Research Trust (SRT) day at Ingestre with Sue Dyson & Anne Bondi
Some reflections on a fascinating and thought provoking day presented by Dr Sue Dyson and Dr Anne Bondi at Ingestre on 3 August 2022. Two subjects were covered: The findings of Dr Dyson’s research into the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram and Social Licensing. The Ethogram is a painstaking piece of research through observation of certain behaviours which allegedly express discomfort in the horse. This method provides a matrix for measuring discomfort, which might be indicative…
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Protecting Equestrianism’s Social License to Operate in 2022 and Beyond by Anne Bondi On 3rd August 2022 a unique forum, organised as a collaborative effort between The Saddle Research Trust (SRT) and the Association of Fellows and Instructors of the British Horse Society (F&I) was held. A group of 46 highly skilled delegates convened at Ingestre Stables, Staffordshire, by kind invitation of co-owners Tim Downes, Fellow of the British Horse Society (FBHS) and Rob Lovatt…
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A fine collection of F and I members, plus friends, waited eagerly at fence 2 for a long overdue course walk of Burghley, running at long last after a gap of two years due to Covid. Eric Smiley FBHS soon took control, ably assisted by the wonderful Ann Bostock, and we set off at a good hunting pace! Before we did, however, Eric put to us the various groupings that course walkers would fall into…
Read MoreF & I Ladies Day at RIHS Hickstead
Temperate weather with a gentle breeze was a welcome relief to all who attended the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) at Hickstead today. Generously sponsored by the BHS, members of our wonderful F&I Association were given the opportunity to enjoy a day of full entertainment with fantastic viewing over the main Longines International Arena. Hosted by the Director of Education, Tracy Casstles and organised by the highly efficient Jeanette Poile, we were exceptionally well looked…
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