Starting horses - Gloucestershire or surrounding areas

[HuskyFluff]

I'm looking to get a horse started fairly soon, so looking for recommendations in/near-ish the above area. I'm more interested in Jason Webb style of horsemanship (I think he's probably booked up - have requested details though) rather than the gung ho 'leap on and hold on'/'horse training by numbers' school of thought, especially as she's a pretty sensitive horse. But was wondering if there's anyone with a similar horse centric approach based nearer to me that anyone can recommend.

 

[TheMule]

It's interesting because I really like Jason (had him out for one of mine when he was local last month) but I think they get backed pretty quickl there!
Will you do all the groundwork etc yourself or do you want the whole thing done?
If I have a tricky one they go to Tim Piper who is in Somerset but I really like his way of doing things, it's very adaptive to the individual and he did a great job with my very sensitive mare

 

[zandp]

Adam Goodfellow / Nicole Golding are in your neck of the woods I think, they're Monty Roberts RAs. Alternatively any classical instructor could also be the right approach for you.

 

[HuskyFluff]

Will you do all the groundwork etc yourself or do you want the whole thing done?

That's interesting re the quick backing - I was under the impression that he took as long as it took!

I've done a lot of the groundwork myself, but would probably want some work done to confirm that what she knows is compatible with what the trainer expects her to know, if you see what I mean.

 

[zandp]

Also Jennie Blakehill / Harmony Equitation - she's nearer Swindon though.

A friend had hers started by Jason and the speed he worked at didn't suit her horse.

 

[Bertolie]

Sophie Seymour based in South Gloucestershire is supposed to be very good

 

[HuskyFluff]

Thanks all - been researching all suggestions on Mr Google

 

[HuskyFluff]

Has anyone used Hesteyri Horses?

 

[sbloom]

Not on your doorstep but Dan Wain Equestrian in Warwicks, it's where I'd go if I had one to back.

 

[teddypops]

Has anyone used Hesteyri Horses?

I haven’t used them but they are local to me and have a good reputation.

 

[awelshandawarmblood]

Sophie Seymour backed my youngster the start of this year, she was fantastic & I would highly recommend her all day long.
Hesteyri horses also local to me & I've always heard good things.

 

[JackFrost]

Has anyone used Hesteyri Horses?

I know of them, pm me if you want more info.

 

[HuskyFluff]

Good to know re Sophie Seymour. Dan Wain's website looks intriguing - Warks is doable as well.

Thanks!

The other one I've found in my online searching is Will Hunt - but I'm not warming to the website for some reason..

 

[milliepops]

I'd pick hesteyri over hunt :/ They are just round the corner from me. Where abouts in Gloucestershire are you looking? Big county with awkward river thru the middle!

 

[HuskyFluff]

@milliepops I'm in North Glos, close to the border with Worcs, but don't mind travelling - I'd like to be able to visit her though. So probably up to approx 2 hours or so travelling - possibly more.