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By now all members should have received their lovely new F & I badge and membership card. If you haven’t received yours by 10th June, please contact Judith Murphy – treasurer@fandiassociation.org.uk
Read MoreAFTER COVID 19 – William Micklem
AFTER COVID 19 – William Micklem – Part 1 PERCEPTION NOT FACT An association with horses is provably life enhancing, an activity that can be hugely beneficial, both mentally and physically ….a sport for all, and a sport for life. Whether seriously disabled or seriously able extraordinary things are possible in partnership with ponies and…
Read MoreTim Downes FBHS Writes Brilliant Odes
The very talented Tim Downes FBHS has written these fantastic odes about balance:
Read MoreNATIONAL EQUINE FORUM REPORT MARCH 2020
As I write this on the train heading back to Cheshire, I am reflecting on what has been a truly thought provoking day at The National Equine Forum. I firstly want to say a big thank you to the F&I Association for the opportunity for myself and Alex Wyatt to attend the forum. Having arrived…
Read MoreF&I TRAINING DAY TALLAND 9TH MARCH 2020.
This day was kindly organised by Talland School of Equitation. A group of eager F’s and I’s were welcomed by Pammy Hutton FBHS at Talland School of Equitation on a cold Monday morning. The group was a mixture of both riders and spectators. At 10am prompt, an action-packed programme began and the first of the…
Read MoreSTOP PRESS – DRESSAGE TRAINER FOR THE ANNUAL COURSE 2021
We are so lucky that Ann Bostock has once again worked her magic and has persuaded Richard Davison FBHS to come to Addington in January 2021 as our Dressage Coach. Richard will join Caroline Moore FBHS our Jump Coach. PLEASE NOTE BOOKINGS MAY NOT BE MADE TIL 1st SEPTEMBER 2020 and then to Ann. More…
Read MoreRuth Baxter’s Letter to H&H
Ruth Baxter wrote a letter to Horse & Hound which was published in the 23rd Jan 2020 edition. As the letter was edited by H&H and now makes far less sense to those who were at the F&I convention, it was suggested that Ruth should send the unedited version out. Please find it below: “Dear…
Read MoreF&I Annual Course Report
January 2020, Addington. What an inspiring two days. Corinne Bracken and Adam Kemp complemented each other, both in their methodology and in their delivery. For two days we felt totally torn between which coach to watch! The discussion section held on Tuesday was a brilliant idea and gave us a good insight to both coaches’…
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