Recent content by Wandering Star

Because he's an older boy and very experienced and clever - he knows I'm still learning and teaches me and takes the best care he can of me every step of the way. At the same time, he can gallop for England when out hacking and could complete a pretty good Elem dressage test if asked. He is...

Hi. Can anyone recommend a great riding coach who would visit my yard to give me lessons in Staffordshire? I am particularly interested in flatwork/dressage. Thanks :-)

Thanks for this advice. I'm without a riding coach at the moment - my old one put her prices up too much and I'm trying to find a new one, hence the fact I'm needing a bit of guidance in the meantime. I part-loan the horse and his owner is a great rider and very helpful. She watches me ride...

My coach taught me that if I constantly kept my leg on, it was like I was nagging the horse and it would become fed up with this nagging and ignore the aid. She taught me that I should give the aid and when the horse obeyed it by going forward, to reward it by taking my leg off. If the horse...

I'm lucky enough to ride a lovely schoolmaster who knows a lot more than me about dressage and I'm hoping to compete him in some Novice classes next season. My question is how do I get the most out of my winter schooling? I know all the elements - transitions, dressage movements, lateral work...

You need to contact Lichfield City Council. I'm pretty sure they post the entry form on their website or if not the Civic Secretary in the Mayor's Office organises it all so she should be able to help :-)