Recent content by ConnieX

Hi, im relocating to near tattenhall in the middle of september and looking for livery for my very well behaved 16.2hh irish gelding. DIY or grass livery ideally on quiet yard, would like access to off road hacking though hes good in traffic so some roadwork fine, school preferred. he will...

Sorry, don't know much about your present horse and capabilities but I did start eventing in my 30s with a full time job and mortgage in tow so am looking at it purely from that angle. Eventing is expensive, time consuming and addictive. It is also a huge learning curve even at grassroots...

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Sue Colley at Breaston Equestrian in Derbyshire ran regular BE weekend camps this year and is also a BE80T coach so would be good person to go to if you're thinking about doing BE80s in the area.

Do whatever level you want! If you enjoy the more complex tests do novice, if you feel they're too busy do prelim or do one of each. If horse has competed elem you won't be pushing it beyond its capabilities, so don't worry! Doesn't matter if you get 46% or 76%, if you both enjoy it, take into...

I have one for my horse who has a narrow face but big cheek teeth so is uncomfortable in a cavesson. Fine in grackle which I use for jumping but not BD legal. Drop sits too low on fleshy part of his nose due to head shape, micklem nose strap sits higher than drop. Have been really pleased with...

It's one of my favourite events and perfect first run of the season. We'll be there despite the small rain delay :)

If you can get there during the week, Caroline runs clear round on a Tuesday and Alex on a Friday. 2 rounds of SJ for £15 with help from trainer at whatever height you chose. Can highly recommend both trainers. Starts at 1pm usually until about 7pm but if you're coming long way for after 5pm...

Can't help with the rest but you would be on a training ticket for an 80T so you can have as many of those as you like. BE90 and above on day tickets which you can do 4 so doing the 80 shouldn't affect future plans at 90.

If you have a couple of poles put 2 across the centre line in the middle of the school about 9feet (3 of your normal strides) apart. You can then do lots of exercises to work on your transitions and accuracy while keeping it interesting! Try riding over the poles in walk, trot and canter...

I'd say at same venue/course looking at £20-£30 cheaper for unaff and of course no membership costs. The BE events require a higher standard of on site medical/veterinary assistance if things go wrong and give you chance to qualify toward things so depends what you want to achieve. I would...

Thanks, had a feeling from somewhere that it was tough course but couldn't find anything online to support. Think we are going to go for Solihull then Aston or bishop burton to get going again then maybe try novice at burnham 2 in sept :)

I think it depends a little on the competency of the rider. A good well balanced 11 stone rider will be easier for the horse to carry than a less competent 9 stone rider. Think 11 stone would prob be about right for upper limit though :)

Could anyone tell me what novice course is like at burnham market? Competed in 90 there few years ago so know layout but wondering whether it is suitable for first novice run after decent length of time away fom eventing? Plan is: 100 at Aston le walls 2nd march 100+ at Stafford 23rd...

If you look on the regional page for your area on BD website will give you idea of training and activities available. Generally open to all but discounted for BD members.