This month as the challenges of Covid 19 continue I am going to talk about the very topical issue of remote or distance horse riding and coaching. The current lockdown looks set to continue for possibly many months ahead in one form or another. I know my level of involvement with riders directly has dropped to virtually nothing. Changes to the ways in which  horse riders and … [Read more...]

This months article is in two parts with the first part focusing on a subject which a lot of people expressed to read about in a recent social media poll I conducted. Namely riding your horse in a specific way to improve him/her physically. The second part consists of some practical advice in respect of the Covid 19 virus, more commonly known as Corona virus, from vet Nadine … [Read more...]

Tips To Get The Best Out Of Your XC Schooling This Year. Our regular blogger, event rider and Timothy Foxx Clothing Ambassador, David Britnell shares his top tips for the season ahead.. Make sure you have your kit complete. For me my essential kit consists of a neck strap to put a couple of fingers under to help you in those interesting moments and also great for … [Read more...]

My first 4* was a bit of a 'last minute.com' adventure!  After completing Blenheim CCI3*, which had been a goal ever since competing in the Pony Club Eventer Challenges there, we gave Continuity (AKA Brad) a quiet week and thought about what Sarah Holmes and her team had said about going to Pau in the south of France. We made tentative enquires and agreed to go with Nicky Hill … [Read more...]

So what an incredible summer we have had! I've got a fabulous farmers tan..... The only down side being that we haven't attended all of the events that we would have liked to due to the hard ground conditions which has been completely out of anyone's control, and I must add that BE volunteers and ground workers have done an amazing job all over the country to water and … [Read more...]