Have you considered taking the Fellowship Assessment?

The General Fellowship assessment will be taking place on 18th and 19th October 2023 at Wellington Riding, Hampshire The BHS Fellowship is the highest professional standard across the equine industry and is internationally recognised. Taking place across two days, candidates will be assessed on coaching skills, practical demonstrations, theoretical knowledge, stable management and the history…

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Fantastic Annual Course 2023

From Sam York FBHS on behalf of the committee …. Wow, what can I say – what a fantastic few days we have all had. A seriously packed two days of thought-provoking discussion, top class coaching, study groups and so much more, all leading to some, at times, contentious and divided opinions on so many…

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HM Queen Elizabeth II

The F&I Association would like to add our voice to the many wonderful words at the loss of our sovereign and patron of the British Horse Society. A true horsewoman and champion of our sport, she embodied the passion and love for the horse that we all share. Our condolences go to the Royal family,…

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Congratulations from Sam York FBHS, our Chair:

“We are beyond proud to announce the news that we now have four new Fellows of the BHS:  Lisa Morris, Kylie Roddy, David Sheerin and Jayne Smart.   We all know the Fellowship is the pinnacle of equestrian qualifications and it involves many years of work and total dedication to even be considered to be ready to…

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Have you considered taking the Fellowship Assessment?

The Fellowship assessments will be taking place during 21st -24th March 2022 at Keysoe International in Bedfordshire. The BHS Fellowship is the highest professional standard across the equine industry and is internationally recognised. Each assessment takes place across two days, with candidates assessed on coaching skills, practical demonstrations, theoretical knowledge, stable management and the history…

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Annual Course, AGM & Dinner 2022

We are delighted to announce that we will be at a new venue for our Annual Course on Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th January 2022 at the revamped Keysoe International, Bedford, MK44 2JP. Due to the excellent state of F&I’s funds, the Committee has declared that, for this year only, our members may apply for…

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Notice of the Annual General Meeting 2022

To be held on Monday 3rd January 2022 at Keysoe, 7pm AGENDA Welcome address by Jillie Rogers BHSI – Chair. Attendance and Apologies for Absence Minutes of last AGM (held 5th January 2020 on zoom) Matters Arising from those Minutes not dealt with below Chairman’s Review for the Year 2021 Treasurer’s Report for the Year…

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Sad News from Nick Gauntlett

We wanted to brief you all on our own Nick Guantlett’s (FBHS) dreadful lorry accident yesterday. Many of you will have already heard via Facebook, but for those who haven’t, here is Nick’s post, copied from his own Facebook page: “Tough day… maybe an understatement! My amazing family are fine & that is definitely the…

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New Fellow

Congratulations to Erik Mackechnie-Guire FBHS who passed the Fellowship of the British Horse Society Assessment recently. Pictured here with Commodore.

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Sister Chiara Hatton Hall

From Jillie – on her “Other Mother”…: In March 1967 I started my training as a Working Pupil under the tutelage of Mrs Cherrie Hatton Hall at Moat House Benenden.  There were two yards – Moat House which boasted an L shaped stable block with tack room and feed room, an indoor school, a jumping…

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Tim Price

It is with sadness I have to announce the very recent death of Tim Price. The previous manager of Addington Manor, he did a lot to help this Association over the years we’ve held our Annual Course at Addington. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his family.

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