Is there anyone from devon on here??

[Foxyeventing]

Im a qualified instructor, looking for pupils of all levels or just a chat?? Helloooooooo is there anyone out there??????

 

[oofadoofa]

Where abouts in Devon? It's a big ol place!

 

[Foxyeventing]

haha, yes it is!! Im near south molton but will travel! Where are you?

 

[oofadoofa]

I'm near Taunton, so not Devon at all really!

 

[Foxyeventing]

No, but not to far for me, are you after lessons?? or just want to know a friendly face is around?? hehe

 

[MissDeMeena]

Wow, small world, i'm from South Molton too

where abouts exactly are you then?

 

[Foxyeventing]

Im in George Nympton! What do you get up to with your horse/s??

 

[MissDeMeena]

Eventing..
You?

 

[Foxyeventing]

Eventing and Dressage, although my two girls at present are only now coming 4, so just dressage this year!!
My old chap may go out a bit, but we shall wait and see.

Wow it is a small world, so where abouts are you? and how many horses do you have, who do you train with??

 

[Santa_Claus]

I'm another in Devon. Not looking for an instructor i'm afraid but always nice to see another localish friendly face!

 

[MissDeMeena]

I'm about 4 or 5 miles away from you

I have two horses, and ride one for someone else.
I have lessons with George Marriott, who's amazing, can give you her number if you're looking for anyone.

 

[Foxyeventing]

Its always good to see friendly faces, its a shame you not looking, im new to devon, from norfolk! so finding it dificult to get a client base? Any one whos looking I have many many references! etc

 

[ajf]

I'm also in Devon, but offer side of Okehampton so rubbish road for travelling on

 

[Santa_Claus]

Well happy to spread the word but what have you done what level do you teach to in what disciplines etc as that does tend to be rather important?

 

[melissagoodwin]

i live in crediton.... might be buying a 3 year old so could porb do with some help in the future

 

[Foxyeventing]

Well the word spreading would be brilliant!!

I have trained with Jon Souch then lucinda and Clayton Fredericks,

So teach Flatwork and Jumping To a high standard upto Novice eventing level roughly,

I also take in horses for schooling and backing breaking etc, I do consider problem horses, but sometimes they can be bad for your reputation,

which is rubbish as i enjoy the rewards at the end,

so I tend to stick to buying and re schooling etc.

I charge £16 per hour and £8 per half hour, Im trying to be reasonable as new to the area, how does that sound??

I have many many references, and always trying to help, I also work with horses in natural horsemanship,

Hope this helps those of you looking

 

[Santa_Claus]

I think its a fair rate for someone teaching to Novice level BE but obviously very dependant on individual methods which comes down to preference. You may find it hard at first as it is a very horsey area and we are lucky to have quite a lot of high standard eventers round and abouts. If you are out competing though (even if only dressage this year) if you are getting good results and you get notices put up at those venues i'm sure you will start picking up business. Word of mouth is always best down here as well so get yourself out and about and sell yourself so to speak!!

I am very lucky to only pay £10 for 30mins (but always run over to nearer an hour) with a rider who has been BD open nov champ and ridden/trained to small tour, and who gets very good results out of me and my horse. Even better she is at the same yard so no travelling

 

[Foxyeventing]

Yes that sounds fab, I have spoken with sarah cheetham for training for myself, you heard of her, what you think?

Id quite like to get in with a few riding clubs etc, but dont really know where to start!!

So busy concentrating on me youngsters.

Thankyou so much for your help though, im very greatful, the bad thing is if I dont get some extra lessons to help, I wont be competing this year, so I wont be advertising!

Once again, thanks for your help, oo also who is your instructor?

 

[melissagoodwin]

that sounds really good.... do you travel? i may be getting a 3 year old which i intend to back my self but could do with a back up plan just incase... do you have an email or anything>?

 

[Foxyeventing]

Ive sent you a pm, thanks

 

[Santa_Claus]

Now this is really bad but I can never spell her surname

She is basically a very good amateur and only teaches a few of us on the yard here and there. She was national champ in the days of Goodwood before Stoneleigh!! Been out of the loop a bit competition wise as her old Small Tour horse now does para dressage. She had one mare up and coming but some injury and illness problems have stifled her at elementary, She has a cracking gelding coming through now though which has done well in the young horse classes (well as good as can be expected without spending shedloads of money on a youngster!) and novice/elementary and after a year out he is coming out at medium/advanced medium.

Yes heard of Sarah, never had lessons of her myself but she is well respected in the area from what I hear.

As for riding clubs ring up the committee etc and offer your services unless you ask you don't know!

 

[Foxyeventing]

Wow thankyou so much for your incredible help, this was very needed! You are all so helpful on here.

I will do the riding club rounds now, thankyou