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All other GCT events there has been shops but not as extensive as Olympia.

I'm going, will be my 4th GCT event for the year. If you can go, it's really worth it as they know how to put on an excellent show.

Yes, defo add some clean carbs in to try and get more energy. I will try and add planks, bridges etc to my routine. Remember doing this ages ago from Bootcamp (and I remember being very sore afterwards!). Kick boxing sounds a bit extreme but will look into it :)

I completely agree with you NZJenny - I should mention, due to health issues I do keep to a relatively strict/healthy diet that should follow most rules of the paleo diet. I think I will just add a few more carbs to help keep the energy levels up.

Daydreamer, I am going to the place you have suggested. She is absolutely fabulous - 45 min private lesson and I am spent! Brilliant for confidence and she puts the jumps right up :) I am going to have to google cagefitness as I have no idea what this is!

You are right - I am trying to mix things up. Tomorrow my gym is hosting this class that is a cross between yoga & pilates, by the sounds of it should be perfect! Bodypump looks a bit scary - can first time numpties join these classes?

Thanks EveningStar - they do have classes at my gym so will check it out. How many times a week do you do Pilates or yoga?

Hello all, I have returned to riding (in particular show jumping) after a 2 year break. Although I don't have my own horse yet, I have found a brilliant instructor with lovely horses and riding once a week (soon to also compete twice a month). This instructor I have found is correcting a lot of...

Hello all, Thank you for your suggestions. I will definately take a look at Wildwoods, Kings Oak, Wellington & Talland. Unfortunately Kingston Riding School do not offer what I am looking for (in regards for longer-term lessons, short-term they would be fine). Daydreamer, I have PM'd you :)

Hello, I am seeking some advice for a decent riding school that is close to London with a greater emphasis on show jumping? I have had a break for the last 2 years and would love to get back into the sport but before jumping straight into either horse ownership or sharing, I need to have quite...

I also highly recommend Pyecombe, not only do they give out free tickets but they have a very decent course with interesting looking jumps. Worth the trip.

Hello Carlos, He sounds perfect for what I am wanting but sadly I will not be in the horse market until Oct-Dec time. Good luck selling him, he sounds lovely :)

Thanks be positive, I think I would prefer a 4yo over a produced 5 or 6yo. Good idea with Horsequest, I may post a wanted ad closer to the time there to see if anything is available in regards to loaning.

Thank you MissAdelaide, that was around the ball park figure I was thinking of :) For a youngster that hasn't done much that seems reasonable!

Hello :) I used to be a member of HHO a while ago. I used to own a beautiful horse (once in a lifetime) that I was forced to sell. I was completely gutted about this. Although I have been keeping myself busy with travels, I just having this growing feeling of emptiness without owning a horse...