Pony Club - congratulations to the junior and senior teams representing Witham Villa who progressed from the Regional Finals through to the National Championship, finishing in 9th place. Great to have a top 10 finish out of all of the Pony Club Centres, well done everyone and thank you to our Pony Club Coordinator, Hannah Heaslip for support of the teams.
British Horse Society - National Finals of the Riding Schools Competition - wow, what a day - we came home with lots of silverware! But even better a day of such great team spirit between all of our competitors and parents/supporters. A big thank you to Louise Mellor and Verity Saul for all their help on the day.
Connie - winner of the Senior Novice Equitation
Amber - winner of the Junior Equitation
Rowan - Runner up Junior Equitation
Stella - Runner up Senior Equitation
Kay - 10th Senior Equitation
Lily - 10th Dressage and Jumping
Easter Holidays - we enjoyed seeing everyone who took part in the various events over the school holiday period. Our schedule is out now for the May Bank Holiday Half Term - check it out on ECPro
Demo - Verity, India and Serina hosted “An Insight Into Dressage” evening, riding Izzy (Issey Magic), Gaya and Eddie (Escade) showing how we progress the horses through the levels up to PSG/Inter 1. Thank you to everyone who attended and made it a lovely fun evening. We will be putting on another demo later in the year.
BHS Exams - we hosted a BHS Stage 1 care lunge and ride exam. We currently have a Stage 1 and Stage 2 course running ready for our next exams.
Unaffiliated Dressage - we run a competition each month bookable via My Riding Life with classes from Intro through to Elementary and also a Pick Your Own class which is perfect if you have a specific test that you want to run through, (including Eventing tests)
Pole Clinic - these are organised and run by Alison West and continue to be well supported - Enter via My Riding LIfe
Continual Professional Development - all of our staff maintain CPD. Verity completed the BHS Safeguarding Officer Course ensuring the highest standards of care for young people and vulnerable adults.
British Dressage Young Horse Forum - India was fortunate to be asked to be a demo rider for this forum and rode horses belonging to Tim and Antonia Brown. Verity attended the Forum, which again counts as CPD for British Dressage.
British Dressage Principles of Judging Seminar - At this event India again rode for Tim and Antonia showing horses at Elementary level, and then rode Eddie (Escade) for the PSG section. Verity again used this very informative Seminar for CPD.
Dressage Camp - Verity is running one day camp a month, bookable via My Riding Life, followed on by a late afternoon/early evening clinic. It has been lovely to see and work with the lovely horses and riders who have attended these.
British Dressage Competitions - Now that the International season is upon us, India and Eddie have been out at several shows - Addington CDI, Addington Premier League and were delighted to be selected for the Young Rider Nations Cup Team at Le Mans in France, where the team finished in First Place. India and Eddie were then 2nd in the Individual Test and 4th in the freestyle.
British Dressage Winter Championships - We were delighted that India and Eddie (Escade) WON the PSG Silver Championship. Eddie looked very smart and proud of himself in his blue rug, sash and rosette for the prize giving!
Dogs - We have a new puppy! Ebby (Ebony) is a little mini-me to Mia - another black labrador. Mia adores her as we all do, including our kitten Remi!