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Sad News from Nick Gauntlett
We wanted to brief you all on our own Nick Guantlett’s (FBHS) dreadful lorry accident yesterday. Many of you will have already heard via Facebook, but for those who haven’t, here is Nick’s post, copied from his own Facebook page: “Tough day… maybe an understatement! My amazing family are fine & that is definitely the…
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On Saturday 24th July the weather was forecast to be raining with a strong possibility of thunderstorms. After the heatwave we have had, it was typical that this was set to blight our F&I day out at Hickstead. BUT, we were blessed with dry humid weather and no rain. 12 of us congregated first of…
Read MoreReport from the Visit to the Mount St John Stud, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Wed 30th June 2021 What a wonderful way to spend the morning! The visit to Mount St John Stud yesterday was a delight from start to finish. Many thanks to Fiona Harrison for organising the whole visit including the excellent lunch afterwards at the Carpenters Arms. A very big thank you to Emma Blundell and…
Read MoreCrowd Funding to raise £15,150 to help fund a wheelchair ‘The Genie’
Ruth Warrener was diagnosed with MS in the early 90’s. She says: “At that time, each day of my life was full on: eventing, training horses and running a business with my partner, so when I felt tired I assumed it was because I was so busy! I had a spell of blindness in one…
Read MoreLucinda Green XC Clinic Report
Stockley Farm, Calne, Wiltshire 15th June 2021 Held by Helen Martin On arrival, the first impressions of the facilities were excellent and professional combined with friendliness and a sense that nothing was too much trouble. The day was organised with 5 groups of 4 riders with a lunch/discussion time with Lucinda, this meant a full day…
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May 5th 2021. Around 20 or so Fs and Is arrived at Furze House for the day. Some brought horses for coaching sessions, some volunteered to coach a session, and all of us had a chance to observe, discuss and enjoy the socialising with friends which has been in short supply recently. All socially distanced…
Read MoreReport on the Eric Smiley FBHS “Walk the Course – Manage the Buckets” Zoom Webinar
There were 51 F&I members registered for this presentation which was organised in place of the Badminton course walk which would have been with Eric at Badminton. The evening was organised by our Vice Chairman, Ann Bostock. Thank you, Ann. There were a few technical communication issues, and the sound quality was not good, but…
Read MoreReport from Talland Study Day
Tuesday 20th April 2021 The 5.30 am alarm went off, this usually means one of two things – either I am off eventing or I have to get up to get hirelings ready for autumn hunting. Today neither was the cause of my early alarm, instead I was off to “Talland“ for my first “Study…
Read MoreReport on the Diverse Communities in Equestrianism Webinar
What an interesting and eye-opening session we had discussing diverse communities in equestrianism. Ruth opened the evening, introducing us to Sandra Murphy. Sandra set up BERF – BAME Equine and Rural Activities Focus group – just after the George Floyd incident. BERF were represented for the first time ever at the National Equine Forum a…
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This informative evening followed on from our first presentation on delivering an online seminar. I would have to say as attendees we looked much more confident in how we made our way around our computer screens. People had used background photos which Jo had showed us on that first night. A handout was sent out…
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