Dressage instructor near Godalming

[christymooo]

Hi,

I have moved into the Godalming area recently from the midlands and I'm looking for a dressage instructor in the area.

My horse is working at Novice/Elementary level. I am looking for someone to give me a bit of a kick up the backside that isn't too expensive, as there are instructors in the area that charge £80 plus for 1/2 an hour which seems a bit excessive.

I am quite happy to travel up to an hour for the right instructor

Any help would be much appreciated

 

[Twiglet]

I've had lessons with Martina Ott, near Godalming. She doesn't mince her words, but she knows what she's talking about! http://lisamc.showmemysite.co.uk/training.htm

 

[Limbo-the day-]

Long as your not sensitive I second Martina! I cannot rate her high enough. Prepare for strict German dressage.

 

[Zerotolerance]

Andrew Gould - brillliant, down to earth and expensive but not ridiculous.

http://www.andrewgould.com/

 

[florence32]

I would highly recommend Ella-Louise Mayhead

http://www.elmequestrian.co.uk/about.php

 

[Rum Tum]

Tania Grantham is very near to you. Her yard is in Bramley. She is very knowledgeable, but encouraing and fun with it.

 

[gelderlander]

Look up Tracey Lawson Dressage on the 'net. She is down to earth, not mega-money and all her clients adore her!

 

[imr]

mark ruddock? nr reigate

 

[Horlicks]

Have a look on the local riding club sites - West Surrey organise lessons with Ali Cookson at the TTT, also Sarah Shlom Patience, Alison Ure, all at venues local to Godalming. http://www.westsurreyridingclub.co.uk/instruction.html

My best friend has lessons with Bertil Voss at her livery yard in Hascombe.

Pm me if you are interested.

 

[miskettie]

Debbie Moore is fantastic, if you google her, her contact details will come up.

Also I think TTT is near you and they hold lots of things.

 

[christymooo]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions I'll have a look into all the ones you've posted about. Any more suggestions are welcome!

 

[Boucledor]

I second Ella-Louise she is great tells it how it is and is a great instructor.

 

[Maesfen]

What about Dale Lassitter, she's near Oxted?

 

[paddy]

Hi. I've tried a few over the years, and seen many more come in to teach clients.

We have Bertil Voss over to us once a fortnight. He's incredible. BHSI but 'not BHS' if you know what I mean, has ridden to GP, has pupils both in the UK and internationally competing at GP, sorts out the basics thoroughly so you suddenly find you're doing HP with no real difficulties, and is fabulous at explaining not only what he wants you to do, but why. Very holistic, complete opposite of the 'winch 'em in' or 'tweaky tweaky' brigade, of whom there are many.

Others I've seen/ had dressage lessons from and would recommend include: Debbie Moore, Tracey Lawson, Hinda Inglis.