Working Hunter pony/ Open show hunter for sale/ Hertfordshire

May 25, 2011

A great pony for sale, follow the link bellow. PONY FOR SALE

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Show jumping clinic- fully booked and a lot of fun!

May 23, 2011

We had another very enjoyable day honing in our skills over a show jumping course.  All riders achieved their goals and have a plan for their training till the next time I see them. Good luck to all those competing over the next few weeks and to all the riders bringing on their new or […]

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Hertfordshire Eventing Corner- Season well on the way, time to reassess performance.

May 20, 2011

We are now far enough into the competitive season to begin to see a pattern in our performances.  It may be the dressage scores are all around the same level and we would like to improve them consistently or show jumping is causing a headache with the odd pole down… XC courses feel easy or […]

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Young horse starting his ridden career.

May 15, 2011

Sarman is a young Arab horse owned by Margaret Andrews. He has made a great start and is now backed and being ridden away. Margaret has been sensible and knowledgeable to have handled him well and prepared him from the ground so that the process has been smooth. As always the important thing is to […]

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Hertfordshire Show jumping coach- using placing poles

May 14, 2011

Placing poles can be used in order to enhance confidence in the take off for both the horse and the rider.  The aim is to strike a balance between the energy of the pace we are in, the length of stride and the speed that we are traveling at. If we achieve an appropriate balance […]

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Horse for sale-NOW SOLD

May 10, 2011

SUPER QUALITY GREY GELDING A stunning looking 16 hand grey gelding who, as a late developer, has been professionally schooled to a high standard. Loves to jump.  Show Hunter/SJ/ODE potential. Good in traffic, to load (trailer/lorry), catch, shoe and clip.  Adores people. Rising 14.  Sound and fit.  Open to any vet. ___________________________________ At livery in […]

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Carlton cross country practice

May 7, 2011

A great morning’s practice cross country riding at Carlton! A video for a little flavour of the things we did. Ashleigh and Ollie at the corner.    

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Showjumping practice

May 7, 2011

Sunday 22 May 2011 Come and practice your jumping skills and get ready for your next competition.  Sessions to suit your training needs and aiming to enhance the horse’s and rider’s confidence. Held near  Wheathampstead, Herts. Contact: petros@theequestrian.co.uk

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Competition successes.

May 6, 2011

Congratulations to Sarah Hudgell for her fantastic performance at Milton Keynes, with a dressage of only 20 penalty points and double clear to secure the win in her section! Great stuff from Kate Lenthall and Vinnie in yet another placing and now Vinnie a grade 2 horse!  Well done, excellent result and great demonstration of […]

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Related distances: an essesntial tool in preparation for competition

April 24, 2011

A short video demonstrating some practice over show jumps set at distances for four and five strides. A good idea is to do this both in straight lines as well as on curved ‘dog leg’ lines. related distances

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