Recent content by spacefaer

  1. S

    Coaching/Instructing

    @Sail_away Absolutely this.
  2. S

    Coaching/Instructing

    I havw BHS qualifications. I have a MSc in applied equine science. They have informed my teaching over the years but do not define it. The first day I taught a lesson after I got qualified, I realised I had learnt how to teach but I needed to spend the next umpteen years getting the...
  3. S

    Soo... what *is* the situation now for transporting horses to Ireland?

    Speak to Ben Skilbeck at Bramhams of Buckingham. Really helpful and nice guy and unbelievably knowledgeable
  4. S

    Liberty trainers Shropshire

    She travels to my friend in south Shropshire
  5. S

    What did you wear to ride "back then"?

    70s jodphur boots , beige or cream jodhs with elastic on the bottom to go under your boot to stop them sliding up your leg. Black velvet hats with elastic chinstraps. Husky coats, hunter wellies. Aertex shirts 80s moved up to Stylo rubber riding boots at home, long black leather boots for...
  6. S

    Liberty trainers Shropshire

    Debbie Boston Herefordshire Horsemanship A friend uses her for a lot of groundwork/in hand/NH style and liberty stuff. She's very good and quiet.
  7. S

    Riding in Shropshire

    Bank Farm down near Stottesdon might suit.
  8. S

    Fun rides

    Wow where are you?? Our fun rides are 8-10 miles and £25 for adults, less for kids. I couldn't justify that every weekend!
  9. S

    Fun rides

    We did one last year that was meant to be 8-10 miles but there had been a mix up somehow and it measured 5.5 miles. We were told on the day and advised we could go round twice for the same price. It did feel surprisingly short but would have suited a lot of the more novice/less fit or the...
  10. S

    What does hunting bring to communities?

    One of my local packs has raised nearly £4000 over the last two years for 3 local charities through bucket collections and proceeds of fund raising activities. And for all fans of fun rides, there are nearly 30 in Shropshire- starting next weekend and continuing through to almost the middle...
  11. S

    Horse feed advice wanted for lacking condition

    I've fed Equerry Conditioning Mash for years and I find it puts condition on like nothing else without adding any fizz. It's cost effective too as it's a complete feed so you don't need to add anything else.
  12. S

    Checking out a dealer

    She has a good reputation - friend of mine enquired about a horse not long ago and was told he wouldn't suit her..
  13. S

    Coffin/Ditch/Trakehner schooling

    Bring her to England and do a road trip round some of our all weather xc schooling venues! Somerford Kelsall Vale View
  14. S

    Thunking of downgrading on a horse

    Absolutely- I've seen tall people on ponies. I do love a good length of rein however and I'm not sure if I could cope with a pony length neck or stride...... amd definitely not a welshie attitude! Been there, done that in a previous lifetime!
  15. S

    Thunking of downgrading on a horse

    That's essentially what I'm going to be selling. He's delightful but not as fond of jumping as I still am.
Top