Recent content by Acacia

I remembered I have the Celebrity jumping exercises book - was going through it last night, lots of good exercises in there (now I just need someone to keep changing grids and being a pole mover for me! :p) I have ordered the Paalman book since it comes so well recommended...also have William...

That's what I tend to do. When we have interstate coaches visiting, I spend a weekend doing intensive training, sometimes taking both horses (6 lessons in 2 day was exhausting but so good to consolidate learning!). I have been fortunate enough to book into a Paul Tapner 3 day clinic when he...

Thanks everyone, I have a big reading list now! :) Part of my issue here is isolation...I do get to have lessons with some very good eventers, but not often showjumpers. I'm a couple of hours away from Melbourne, where the closest SJ trainers are to me. I'm lucky in that I have my horses...

Thanks for the suggestions!! Will look them up. :)

Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions. There's a lot of material out there on dressage & XC training, but not much with emphasis on training for the final phase! I have Gymnastics by Jim Wofford & 101 Showjumping Exercises....anyone got any other favourites? My Novice horse is...

I thought I was crazy booking in to see both Badminton and Rolex Kentucky 3DES, however looking at the list of entries, I see there will be riders competing at both! I thought the logistics of getting myself from one country to the next was bad enough, let alone the complex horse related and...

Victoria, Australia. Great to see people reading from all over the World!

Thanks for the ideas guys! I already had a visit to the Royal Mews on the cards, in amongst all of the usual London sightseeing. Will have to do a tour of Lords though to keep the sport-minded hubby entertained. :D My sister saw War Horse when she was travelling in 2009 & told me it was a...

Goodness this place moves fast! And no one's yet said hello to me. :( Can anyone help me out?

Hi All, I am new to this forum & as of April, will be coming to the UK (from Australia) for the first time, doing some touring around and fulfilling the lifelong dream of visiting Badminton Horse Trials. :D Whilst touring around, I do plan to fit in some riding. I have already booked in a...