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Report from the Zoom evening 4*/ 5* Eventing

1 March 2023
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What another fabulous F&I Zoom meeting on Wednesday 1st March. 4*/ 5* Eventing was the topic, with David Doel and Kylie Roddy speaking from a rider’s viewpoint and joined by Nick Turner and Eric Smiley from a coaching perspective. Forty-five F&I members registered for this informative and interesting discussion, covering a range of topics aimed…

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Report from the David Pincus F&I Study Day, Herefordshire.

28 February 2023
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Seven of us met in the beautiful Hereford countryside, Sheepcote Equestrian Centre, for a day of outstanding learning and understanding of the dressage horse from the turn of the century to present day. David and Serena Pincus were our generous hosts and mentors for the day, and tackled their subject with clarity, deep insight and huge…

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Spring Newsletter 2023

26 February 2023
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F&I Association – looking to an ethical and sustainable equestrian future Well, the dark nights are just beginning to draw out and the slightly milder weather has given us a tiny glimmer of hope that the winter will go away at some point, although I am not in any way being naive as I have…

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Have you considered taking the Fellowship Assessment?

15 January 2023
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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

10 January 2023
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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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Jumping with Caroline Moore FBHS – Report from the F & I Annual Course

6 January 2023
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Keysoe, January 2023. An amazing very inspiring 2 days delivered by Caroline Moore FBHS. Watching Caroline coach was an absolute pleasure and watching the combinations grow over the 2 days was a joy and very thought provoking. It was clear from the first session on the Wednesday that Caroline had some top priorities for her…

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Dressage with Adam Kemp FBHS – Report from the F & I Annual Course

6 January 2023
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Keysoe, January 2023. This year’s dressage training was taken by Adam Kemp FBHS and included horses of all levels from Novice to Grand Prix, and horses preparing to do their first 5* at Badminton. The two days provided a great opportunity for all spectating coaches to observe training and coaching of a world class level.…

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Chairman’s Report – Review of the Year

4 January 2023
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We have had a full and varied year in 2022 with lots of activities and events, please do read the reports and newsletters to remind yourselves of the fantastic F&I year we have had. This year we have felt that our industry has been threatened, mainly due to a few specific incidents that have caught…

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Annual Course, AGM & Dinner 2023

19 November 2022
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Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th Jan, Keysoe – see What’s On page for application forms and dinner menu.

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Notice of the Annual General Meeting 2023

19 November 2022
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All F&I Members are welcome.  The  AGM is preceded by the bar and followed by dinner! Notice of the Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday 4th January 2023 at KEYSOE, 7pm AGENDA Welcome address by Sam York FBHS – Chair. Attendance and Apologies for Absence Minutes of last AGM (held 3rd January 2022) Matters Arising…

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