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Sister Chiara Hatton Hall
From Jillie – on her “Other Mother”…: In March 1967 I started my training as a Working Pupil under the tutelage of Mrs Cherrie Hatton Hall at Moat House Benenden. There were two yards – Moat House which boasted an L shaped stable block with tack room and feed room, an indoor school, a jumping…
Read MoreReport from Performance Psychologist Charlie Unwin’s Zoom Presentation on 7th Sept 2020
“Mental Fitness for Equestrian Athletes” So, some salient points from last night: Firstly, how wonderful to get together with so many like-minded people with such a huge range of experience – and why ever don’t we do it more often? It’s so stimulating and thought- provoking. Charlie is a super presenter with endless enthusiasm for…
Read MoreReport on the F&I Training Day, Tuesday 1st September 2020, with Judy Harvey FBHS
Our first day out for the F & I Association since the Annual course dawned warm and sunny as we made our way to Judy Harvey’s yard in Buckinghamshire. Judy has been a long time member and supporter and is generous in allowing us to watch and learn from her own riding and coaching skills.…
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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…
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