This Summer Camp 2017 was the first one of upgraded versions of intensive training camps I have been organising in the last few years. We incorporated a training show into it with Life Savings as its Patron (more on the Show later), added sponsored awards and much more focus on the rider’s technique than ever…
Earlier this year I decided to open several more places on the Academy programmes and it’s time to invite further 3 riders to join us! Place one of two – with Oscar and place two of three – with Gilly. Meet Gilly, 16.3hh, Irish Sports Horse gelding owned by Georgia Reed and currently on full…
Words by Wiola Grabowska Photography: Christine Dunnington Photography The atmosphere, the effort and the fabulous training spirit: The Riders There is so much planning and thoughts that lead to Academy’s Intensive Training Camps that it’s hard to believe when one is done and dusted! Our host for The Spring Camp 2017 was Oldefields Equestrian Centre in Seer…
A friend who works in the fashion industry once told me that there is rarely a focus on the present in her job, there is always next season to forecast and new patterns, colours and cuts to be chosen many months ahead. You plan summer stock in the winter and winter one in the summer. When…
This project has been brewing behind the scenes for quite some time now and I am delighted to finally share the news with you all! From August 2015, I am teaming up with Brackenhill Stud in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire to bring an exciting new service to aspiring amateur riders. This collaboration opens up an opportunity to…
I know of trainers who can just turn up and teach 20 riders over couple of days without much preparation and I do envy them! 😉 Although I could do it, I always think that a little reflection and some thoughts on the riders I only see twice a year helps me do my job…
Hello dear Readers and Friends 🙂 A rare space on Aspire programme for non-horse owner is coming up in London (West London) with a 14.3hh all-rounder small horse! Larry will be available from next week and will suit a teenager or a small adult who would like to join the Aspire coaching programme at Foundation…
From mid May 2015 I will have 1 training space available for a rider wanting to train at Development Programme level (good basic seat and learning to school the horse sympathetically) on a lovely, young cob. Location: West London (near Ealing Broadway). Training time: Saturdays. Adorable horse, 16hh gelding, very easy to do, quality show…
Due to increasing numbers of London riders interested in Aspire’s coaching programme, I am looking to work with a centre nearby (30min from Central London) so not all London riders have to trek all the way to Berkshire or Hampshire every week. My training is horse friendly and rider centred – the courses aim to inspire, motivate…
For all of you who don’t visit us on Facebook but enjoy following other riders’ training adventures, here are some photo updates from some of the training sessions in September so far 🙂
