Recent content by classicalrider

Me too :) Wansuela Suerte, I think? Did they compete at the 2004 Olympics? She always looked so soft, so light in his hand. They were so harmonious together, just beautiful.

Haha! Snap! :)

Sounds like a super opportunity for someone. Whereabouts is he located? :)

Pity I'm not in your area, this is about the kind of situation I'll be looking for once I get settled. Hopefully you'll be able to find a solution to your situation!

Sounds like there's plenty of opportunity to share/ride! :) Can't wait. If I get stuck in the meantime, off to the riding schools I'll go. Who knows, if I can get enough freelance work going, I may be able to get my horse fix even more. Anybody need a professional editor/proofreader? :)

Cheers for that. They look accessible as well. Closer than I thought. I'll look them up and maybe give them a call to see if they're still teaching on the same wavelength. Thanks!!

Oh thanks, just checked and that's a possibility. Good to know that the standard is decent and teach laterals. :)

Prepping Eclipse for his first Ag Show: Eclipse of the amazing canter. Can you believe he's only 14.2hh? Jimbob (now retired) out for a hoon on XC: Jimbob wants more carrots please:

On a funny note - my non-horsey mother is rather gobsmacked that I'm intending to take a few pairs of jods and two sets of boots and gaitors with me (and helmet of course). "Where are you going to fit all your clothes?!" she says. Clearly she doesn't understand that all a horsey person needs...

Thanks will check them out. They do seem to be a good option nearby - and it can't hurt to try a few schools. I just sold my car here in Australia (really can't go without one here), and I feel naked already. Very odd! I may end up buying one anyway over there depending. The Zipcar scheme...

Hi everyone! Be gentle, I'm new. :) I'm moving to London from Australia in April and my number one priority will be finding somewhere to ride! I'll either be living west or north of London, so if you have any recommendations on good riding schools with top dressage instructors, I'd be very...