TarrSteps
Well-Known Member
So here's my story . . .
I'm a professional rider from Ontario who has recently relocated to SW London for personal reasons. Obviously horses are few and far between on city streets and I have for the time being decided not to ride for a living (I am in the incredibly lucky position of being able to take some time examine my options - at least for a little bit!
) but I would like to find a horse to ride at least on a "part-time" so as to keep withdrawl at bay.
My specialty for the past 20 years has been starting young stock and retraining horses with behavioural and performance issues. I've worked for big breeders, independent horse owners, and with a select number of students, usually with horses I've also trained. Myself, I have evented up to Int., show jumped up to 1.20, and have recently been showing a couple of very nice dressage horses for sale purposes. I've recieved training with Olympic level coaches and "clinic-ed" with people like Mark Todd and George Morris. All that said, I am not keen to show right now, and would actually prefer to have something to ride that might exploit my area of specialty, and I am not interested in teaching at the present time.
Of course, I can provide a plethora of references (admittedly all from Canada but none the less "checkable" and easily available by email) and pictures. I hate to blow my own horn - although I am after all effectively advertising myself - but I think I might be able to provide a good situation for someone who needs a bit of help with a horse but isn't in a position to have/pay a full time professional.
I would prefer not to pay, although I am not expecting to be paid either. If there was the option to take instruction from a really top quality coach that would be a welcome bonus but by no means essential.
Any thoughts? Any ideas on yards I might contact or people I should talk to? I have a few contacts through people from Canada but unfortunately they are all considerably north of the city, certainly not within commuting distance. Post here if it's more convenient but I would actually prefer to communicate at least initially by PM.
Just as an aside, what are the Amateur rules here? Is there even such a designation? In Canada one cannot ride in restricted classes if one has accepted renumeration for riding within the past 2 years? Is there a similar set up here? I have a couple of clients from Canada interested in sending me horses if I decide to ride professionally again and I would like to factor everything into account.
Thanks for your help!
I'm a professional rider from Ontario who has recently relocated to SW London for personal reasons. Obviously horses are few and far between on city streets and I have for the time being decided not to ride for a living (I am in the incredibly lucky position of being able to take some time examine my options - at least for a little bit!
My specialty for the past 20 years has been starting young stock and retraining horses with behavioural and performance issues. I've worked for big breeders, independent horse owners, and with a select number of students, usually with horses I've also trained. Myself, I have evented up to Int., show jumped up to 1.20, and have recently been showing a couple of very nice dressage horses for sale purposes. I've recieved training with Olympic level coaches and "clinic-ed" with people like Mark Todd and George Morris. All that said, I am not keen to show right now, and would actually prefer to have something to ride that might exploit my area of specialty, and I am not interested in teaching at the present time.
Of course, I can provide a plethora of references (admittedly all from Canada but none the less "checkable" and easily available by email) and pictures. I hate to blow my own horn - although I am after all effectively advertising myself - but I think I might be able to provide a good situation for someone who needs a bit of help with a horse but isn't in a position to have/pay a full time professional.
I would prefer not to pay, although I am not expecting to be paid either. If there was the option to take instruction from a really top quality coach that would be a welcome bonus but by no means essential.
Any thoughts? Any ideas on yards I might contact or people I should talk to? I have a few contacts through people from Canada but unfortunately they are all considerably north of the city, certainly not within commuting distance. Post here if it's more convenient but I would actually prefer to communicate at least initially by PM.
Just as an aside, what are the Amateur rules here? Is there even such a designation? In Canada one cannot ride in restricted classes if one has accepted renumeration for riding within the past 2 years? Is there a similar set up here? I have a couple of clients from Canada interested in sending me horses if I decide to ride professionally again and I would like to factor everything into account.
Thanks for your help!
