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Could anyone suggest a capable rider to bring on a young, talented horse that doesn't charge the earth and is prepared to put the time in? Prefer someone located from the Southern half of the country but open to any ideas!
 
Where in the South are you and define decent rider.....do you want a competiton rider, instructor level or just a good rider????!!!!
 
Hi
Ideally someone who is used to taking horses through the ranks, schooling and competing and to be based with them at no more than £175 per week...which is still a lot for me but appreciate the effort needed and I don't expect anything else included but prefer not to have additional costs of daily trailing to xc courses (if poss) :)
 
I agree with Spotted Cats recommendation. Lovely yard, good, hard working rider and gets the results.
 
You could try Sam Penn,she is based in East Sussex,within your budget,one of the nicest and most talented riders with youngsters on the circuit.message me for more details if nessecary.
 
Yes Sam Penn is lovely and absolutely great at bringing on young horses. You should look at her record with them. Unfortunately your budget will not get you far with a big name professional, who will doubtless also add lots of extra things. I always think when these questions are asked that people should be open about their recommendations. If these people are so noteworthy why the need for PM's as if to keep it a secret? I would not want my horse to go to anyone who practises could not stand a debate on a forum.
 
badattitude said:
Yes Sam Penn is lovely and absolutely great at bringing on young horses. You should look at her record with them. Unfortunately your budget will not get you far with a big name professional, who will doubtless also add lots of extra things. I always think when these questions are asked that people should be open about their recommendations. If these people are so noteworthy why the need for PM's as if to keep it a secret? I would not want my horse to go to anyone who practises could not stand a debate on a forum.
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I have absolutely no problem with naming the person I recommended on an Open Forum - it is Helen Marsh at Wayacre Sports Horses and I will name her here in order that no more negative insinuations are made about her, which is utterly unfair.

However before you jump to conclusions in future, please consider that perhaps I did not wish to splash my private life across a forum and preferred to make my recommendation privately - as the new forum does not come up with a nice flashing envelope and I often miss private messages which I have been sent, I thought it best to alert the OP that I had sent one.

Is it so utterly inconceivable that I don't necessarily want to discuss every last thing I do/spend on/decide about my horse on an open forum and yet am happy to recommend someone who has done a good job for me?

Add into that how trigger happy admin have become about deleting posts which someone else on here flags as advertising, even if it is someone genuinely recommending something, and I do not think it is unreasonable that I might want to PM my recommendation instead, is it?
 
badattitude said:
Yes Sam Penn is lovely and absolutely great at bringing on young horses. You should look at her record with them. Unfortunately your budget will not get you far with a big name professional, who will doubtless also add lots of extra things. I always think when these questions are asked that people should be open about their recommendations. If these people are so noteworthy why the need for PM's as if to keep it a secret? I would not want my horse to go to anyone who practises could not stand a debate on a forum.
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I too have no problem mentioning names - my recommendation is Diana Grant - Suffolk - but dont want to be accused of adervrtising therefore PM
 
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Add into that how trigger happy admin have become about deleting posts which someone else on here flags as advertising, even if it is someone genuinely recommending something, and I do not think it is unreasonable that I might want to PM my recommendation instead, is it?
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Agreed - I've had 2 warnings for advertising when I wasn't intending anything of the sort - one even contained a link to an ebay auction which had finished a week previously so couldn't possibly have been advertising :confused:

On the original note I'd second (third?) Helen.
 
I am very grateful for all the suggestions but find it sad that some people feel the need to turn things into an issue rather than a solution. :confused: As my horse can be tricky I want someone who has experience and also calm but firm handling. This throws its toys out big time if a whip is used....I presume from its previous experiences but have been unable to find out what went on to produce this behaviour. Not dangerous but needs time and consistency.
 
PuddingandPie said:
As my horse can be tricky I want someone who has experience and also calm but firm handling. This throws its toys out big time if a whip is used....I presume from its previous experiences but have been unable to find out what went on to produce this behaviour. Not dangerous but needs time and consistency.
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I would definately speak to Craig, he did wonders with my boy who has a lot of *ahem* 'personality' but who has also had some bad experiences before. Firm, calm and fair and he gets results. He doesnt have lots of rides but does well with the ones he has - I would at least put him on your list with the other recomendations :)
 
The point made by Gamebird and Smiffyimp about being accused of advertising may well be valid, although the OP's request was so generalised the responses were highly unlikely to refer to one person or product and therefire unlikely to be a 'plant' by someone looking for publicity.
However I doubt very much if anyone is interested in your private life, Spotted Cat and you seem tyo be as rude if not ruder than I, but of course have more posts and are therefore more acceptable perhap? I am finding it hard to understand why recommending a rider publically should have anything to do with your private life, it is not nessecary to say whether the rider has worked for you personally or not. Sam Penn has not ridden for me, but I often stay with an eventing friend in the SouthEast who speaks highly of her, I have seen her riding and she is leading the young horse section in a league in that area. I have also seen Craig Nicholai riding and he too seems like a very capable rider.
Perhaps that is just my limited understanding of the language. No aspertions were made or insinuated about any rider on here, I just found it hard to understand why there should be all this secrecy. The purpose of a forum is for open debate is it not? I have never heard of your recommendation as it happens but that does not mean she is not able and I am sure she has done a good job for you but I still do not really understand why you could not just say so in the first place and why you had to be so rude in your post above.
 
Could thoroughly recommend Oli Smith, he is a good friend & I have seen him ride a lot at home & at events, firm but patient. He had my beloved mare to stay for post op rehab livery & did a great job. Very thorough & professional. PM me if you want his number.
 
I was also going to suggest Craig. (In order to declare all interests...) I keep my horse at his yard and I'm really impressed with how quiet and patient he is with all the horses. He's a lovely quiet rider with bags of experience and, IMO, reasonably priced for schooling livery.

He genuinely loves horses - just watch his Burghley round and you'll see what I mean!
 
In Surrey, Annie Ho is looking for rides (she events for Hong kong) off to asian games in a couple of weeks and is looking for some nice young horses to produce on for owners. Got full sponsorship and has a nice pre novice baby who she can run another youngster alongside, and is very patient and dedicated. PM for her number.
 
Thank you for some interesting suggestions and will be contacting a couple. Ideally looking for someone based more towards the southwest and with access to a x country schooling nearby. I would also like someone who isn't away from the yard for days on end competing other horses and leaving mine in the field! Sorry if I am appearing difficult!:o:o
 
Can thoroughly recommend Tor Brewer who has had a couple of young horses for us, one to bring on to sell, and another to bring back into work after time off with injury - lovely small yard, caring for the horses, and very competent to deal with a horse with any issues. She has a website if you need contact details.
 
Can recommend Vicky Tuffs, in the south west, not many people better over a fence in my opinion, experienced with all types of horses, easy and not so easy!
 
Hi I have PMed you details for Claire who has the yard where my mare is, she sounds just what you want, really good with difficult youngsters, just got a few out competing at the moment so I would imagine she should have time for another one but if she doesnt she will be really honest and tell you that she cant take another one on.
Good luck with your search xx
 
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