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Burghley Course Walk with Nick Turner – Friday 2nd September, 2016
Friday at Burghley dawned dry and clear and not too warm for our course walk with Nick Turner FBHS. This time it actually was a walk and not a march as Nick’s riders had all done their dressage on the Thursday! Nick presented Katie Partrick with her BHSI certificate with Burghley house in the background…
Read MoreHave you considered taking the Fellowship exam?
The Fellowship exam will be taking place on 21 and 22 February 2017, at Warwickshire College. The BHS Fellowship is the highest recognised 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 of…
Read MoreReport from the RIHS
The sun was shining as Fellow and Instructor’s Association members met in the BHS box at The Royal International Horse Show on Thursday 28th July. As the F&I’s newest member, I enjoyed meeting those who were there at morning coffee. Some members made themselves comfortable in the box to watch the show jumping action in…
Read MoreVisit to Coolmore Stud and Ballydoyle Racing Stable in Co Tipperary
Eight very lucky members and ten friends were privileged to spend an amazing day visiting both Coolmore Stud and Ballydoyle Racing Stable – brilliantly organised by Faith Ponsonby. At Coolmore we had two very able guides in Tom Harris and Tom Miller. These young men were both English, graduates of the Pony Club and…
Read MoreTraining Day with David Pincus
F and I’s’ Training Day 23rd May 2016 with David Pincus, hosted by Carol Bennitt. Demo Riders Carol, Nina, Sarah, Mandy In Hand work Carol with 5yr old, PSG and GP This was an excellent day in every way. Our Hostess is so welcoming, kind, encouraging and supportive. Our Coach is tops. Open to discussion. …
Read MoreJudy Harvey Coaching Day
The weather at Judy Harvey’s (Monday 9th May) could not have been more different to last year when it poured with rain and Judy had put up a gazeebo to try and keep the spectators dry. This year it was needed to keep the sun at bay!!! Four BHSI’s rode with very different types of…
Read MoreBadminton XC Course Walk
A group of 12 members and their guests including three Irish representatives gathered at fence 2 for the annual course walk. This year we were lucky to have Eric Smiley FBHS as our guide. Eric began by explaining that there would be three groups of riders walking the course that day. The “oh my goodness…
Read MoreThe Punchestown National Hunt Racing Festival
It was the really keen racing fans who turned up for Faith Ponsonby’s picnic at the Punchestown Festival of Racing on 26th April, and as representatives of the F&I Association I can include Ann Bostock, Nick Turner, Faith and myself. The day was cruel weather wise with hail storms a regular feature of the picnic. …
Read MoreFellowship Training at Millfield School.
Danny Anholt and his dedicated team at Millfield hosted an excellent training day on Friday 18th March, providing a great opportunity for those preparing for the Fellowship exam or just wanting to improve their coaching skills. The day started with Danny running through the presentation that he had used in his Fellowship exam, which very…
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