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Report on the Equestrian Coaching in the 21st Century CPD Seminar
Sam York FBHS and the Equine team at Nottingham Trent University presented the inaugural ‘Equestrian Coaching in the 21st Century’ CPD seminar for industry professionals. The day aimed to bridge the gap between research and front-line practitioners, providing a multi-directional seminar that encouraged debate about the uses of current technology, relevant to equestrian sports coaching. A…
Read MoreF and I Study Day with Judy Harvey
On Monday 8th May, 11 members of the F and I association and friends spent a very fruitful day with Judy Harvey. The morning session was filled with an eclectic mix of five horses, working at different levels, ranging from retired racehorses to a very game grey cob. These were followed by 3 superstar horses…
Read MoreReport of F&I Badminton Course Walk 2017 with Eric Smiley FBHS
This year at Badminton the BHS Fellows and Instructors Association were treated to a course walk with Eric Smiley FBHS. Born and raised in Ireland, Eric spent 10 years in the cavalry Regiment then decided to pursue a Professional career with horses. Having trained at Talland to gain his BHSI he then returned to Ireland.…
Read MoreF and I training day at Talland
It was a fun and informative day run by the legendary Pammy Hutton. Held at the impressive Talland school of Equitation. Pammy started the day on her own young horse. She explained that she would like to get us all to encourage young horses to do more lateral work. In particular, to encourage shoulder in and half pass training early on, to gain greater control in difficult situations…
Read MoreTraining Day with Nick Turner FBHS
F & I North West Region Training day at Myerscough College, 28th March 2017. As an F & I member based in Lancashire, and the Stable Yard Manager at Myerscough College, I was delighted to be able to provide the facilities for the North West Region, spring training day. The day started with a couple…
Read MoreNational Equine Forum Report
Birdcage Walk, London, 2nd March 2017. With great excitement – a day out in London – WHOOPEE! and above all the company of Sue Ricketts…such fun. Car washed and polished, nobody would see it but it is a special occasion going to London. Suit cleaned, shirt ironed, shoes polished…too much information I know! I met up with…
Read MoreCongratulations Sam York FBHS
Congratulations to Sam York on gaining the prestigious qualification of Fellow of The BHS. This after two gruelling days spent under the spotlight. Not only is Sam now Ms Sam York FBHS but she works hard for the F&I Committee in what little spare time she may find. Photo – Sam competing at Belton Horse…
Read MoreIngestre Training Day with Tim Downes FBHS
Focus on lateral work I’d like to start by saying that I first joined the F&I Association in 2001, but let my membership lapse after just 1 year. I am so pleased that after all this time I have re-joined, and can take advantage of the fantastic opportunities the association offers. We had a really…
Read MoreWrite Up in British Horse
Published in the February issue of British Horse Click here for pdf version of above
Read MoreWellington Show Jumping Training Day with Captain Richard Waygood
A big thank you to David Sheerin and all his Team at Wellington for organising another fabulous training day under the watchful eye of Richard. The indoor school was a godsend as the snow was falling and temperatures freezing! Richards philosophy throughout his training session was “you might have to crack a few eggs to…
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