Donald Kear jumping clinic

[ss1]

Hi all

Have an opportunity for me and my headstrong, feisty but sensitive mare to do a gridwork clinic with Donald Kear, just wondering if anyone has any experiences of him as a jump trainer.

Is he good with that type of horse? Experiences welcome by post or PM.

Thanks

 

[crackersluvrat]

I had a gridwork lesson with him once, wasn't very impressed, I went for one around 2ft6 and the fences did not get to that height so wasn't very happy, my horse is quite strong and any gridwork will help them but I didn't get on with him as an instructor, personal preference though he is very high up in the BHS so worth a try!

 

[beatrice]

I had him at senior camp for a few years running and i found him really good. (about 5/6 yrs ago) He always managed to push me to do things i wouldn't normally do. He did alot of grid work and oftens sets them on angels with skinnys in the middle etc etc depending on what you need to work on.

My trainer who is a 4* rider has had lessons with him when he has been in our area.

Def worth ago as you won't know whether you get on with him until you try.

 

[saddle]

He is an acquired taste!! I've been to him & think he's great, I do know others who have been less than impressed tho!

 

[JoBo]

Oh where in Kent is this, do you know if there are any more spaces? PM if you like?!

 

[Saf]

You love him or hate him, I love him but I always asked loads and found he was fab in responce

 

[AutumnRose]

Can't say i was a huge fan but he knows his stuff and lot's of people love him so why not go for it!!!

 

[ss1]

Thanks everyone, think I'll give it a go and see how we get on. My horse is not easy so I have to make sure that trainers appreciate her querky ways and can work with them rather than fight to change her.

Sorry, no spaces left.

 

[cavalo branco]

I've had gridwork and x country clinics with him - guess he's like marmite really- I thought he was very good with a great sense of humour!!!

 

[prudunce]

Hi jen,ive had him a few times thro RC group sessions.He was ok,quite harsh and straight 2 the point but obv knows his grids,so it can only help u and K out. Pm me wiv goss from ur time away wiv K&ur plans.Im STILL horseless and taking legal action 2 try and get cash back arrrrrrrrrrhhhhhhhhhh.Ive missed out so much this season due to some bl**dy dealer telling me pork pies!!

 

[HammieHamlet]

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Hi jen,ive had him a few times thro RC group sessions.He was ok,quite harsh and straight 2 the point but obv knows his grids,so it can only help u and K out. Pm me wiv goss from ur time away wiv K&ur plans.Im STILL horseless and taking legal action 2 try and get cash back arrrrrrrrrrhhhhhhhhhh.Ive missed out so much this season due to some bl**dy dealer telling me pork pies!!

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I think that was meant for me

Will catch up soon - have our first novice in a few weeks!!

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