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MindBUZZler now retails Passier Products

As of Monday, the 31st of January 2011 MindBUZZler stocks Passier products! A selection of Passier products have … Read more »

Lindsay Mathers Equestrian Artist – Open Studios Fife 6th to 8th May 2011

View Lindsay’s artwork at 4 Dairsie Mains Cottage, Darsie Bridge, Cupar KY15 4RL Tim and I met Lindsay … Read more »

It is Justus’ 30. birthday on the 23rd March 2011 – a little review on the life we spent with him!

Back in 1993 at the yard where I kept Mirko a new horse arrived. I heard stories … Read more »

Good Bye, Justus!!!

On the 7th of October 2011 I found Justus lying in his field. He recognized me and … Read more »

How did you bond with your horse?

I found that bonding with Mona was more difficult then expected, Its just trial and error time after time… … Read more »

How to H.E.M – Help, Explain and Motivate your horse – Part 12

Explain continued: Whip and rope aids: Your whip and the rope in your hand become a part of your body – this is how the horse will see it. As the whip is merely the prolongation of your arm to caress and touch him in places, where you would otherwise not be able to reach, he … Read entire article »

Horse-friendliness at its Most Attractive: The Sirius Dressage Saddle and Apollo Snaffle by Passier

The Sirius Dressage Saddle made of finest Jupa leather not only looks particularly noble with its shiny patent leather trim. With the frt-System® it also ensures sustainable shoulder freedom for the horse. The shape of the gullet plate with an anatomically formed gullet plate bar prevents any touching of the horse’s shoulder blade cartilage during movement. This allows the horse’s shoulder to move completely freely. Professional riders, such … Read entire article »

Saddle Fitting Demo at Cults Mill Livery Yards 21.04.2013

On Sunday the 21st of April 2013 a saddle fitting demonstration was held with kind permission Of Moira & Mike Copland at Cults Mills Livery Yard The demo started with the different types of saddles available: 1. Rigid treed saddles (Western, Australian Stock, Military saddles) Broader area of weight distribution rider’s movement is not felt that much by the horse (ideal … Read entire article »

NEFRC Showing Show Saturday 11 th May 2013

Commencing 9.30 a.m. Balcormo Mains, By Leven By kind permission of Valerie Gilmour Includes Blair qualifying classes If inclement weather results in poor ground conditions at Balcormo Mains, this event will be moved to Ovenstone Equestrian Centre. Please check NEFRC website for up to date information: www.nefrc.org.uk Taken Event Photography will be present at this show www.takeneventphotography.com Tel: 07718917764 Classes kindly sponsored by: Burnside of Cassendilly Livery, Ceres – Contact Maggie Ryce on 07866 362386 Bouprie Farm Livery – Contact Gail Kerr on 01383 860380/07817 808705 Muirhead Livery, Crail – Contact Audrey McFarlane on 01333 450865 EponaPeople – www.eponapeople.co.uk Brewin Dolphin, Private client investment managers - www.brewin.co.uk Chapelwell Dressage - www.chapelwelldressage.org.uk Culture Health and Fitness – Contact Caroline Lees on 01333 422336 Ovenstone Equine – www.stablesfife.co.uk Collessie Feeds – www.collessiefeeds.com Ladeddie Barns B & B - www.ladeddie.com Carly Lee Equestrian – www.carlyleeequestrian.wordpress.com Rhys Davidson Hair Design - http://rhysdavidsonhairdesign.co.uk/ S. … Read entire article »

How to H.E.M. – Help, Explain and Motivate – Blog 11

Explain continued: 4) How does your particular horse learn – and how does he think along today versus yesterday? This goes beyond any textbook, as it is very individual. I had the good fortune to always teach my games to three horses at the same time, and saw how great the differences could be in the way they tackled the … Read entire article »

British Dressage Scotland Forthcoming events

Paul Hayler clinic / Fountain Equestrian, Aberdeen .   The following session is available with Paul Hayler next week Tuesday 23 April – 9.00 am 45 minute private session – BD Member £69 / Non BD Member £71.50.  Cost includes use of the indoor arena. If you are interested in this session please let me know by return. Fund Raising Unaffiliated competition at Fountain Equestrian, Aberdeen on 11 May.  An amended schedule for the fund raising competition is attached as an Intro class has now been added.  Please try and support this competition to help us raise funds for our national marquee. Kind Regards Cecilia Cecilia Gladwyn British Dressage Regional Development Officer (Scotland) Clochcan House Auchnagatt Ellon. AB41 8TD Tel: 07584 147258 email:  cecilia.gladwyn@britishdressage.co.uk SCOTLAND UNAFFILIATED DRESSAGE COMPETION To raise funds for … Read entire article »

Roger Taylor Dressage Clinic in May 2013 at Lint Mill B&B

18th, 19th and 20th May 2013 A holiday for you and your horse… Are you considering a riding holiday in the UK?  Why not come to the beautiful countryside of Scotland’s Southern Uplands and improve your dressage in a picturesque and tranquil setting. 4 star Bed and Breakfast Stay in a luxurious 4 star B&B on our delightful traditional … Read entire article »

Introducing Chanter, Linda’s young & unbacked Highland pony mare

I met Linda a few times and was told that she was going to purchase Chanter, a young and “unbacked” Highland pony mare. Since she has arrived Linda & John have taken videos of all the stages of Chanter getting used to her new environment. It just says so much about trust & believe that I simply had to share them here: … Read entire article »

British Horse Society Fife BHS Fife has an enthusiastic, new committee  – for full details and contact information go to BHS Scotland website. www.bhsscotland.org.uk/ (‘Regions’ tab) We are planning to host regular clinics, demos, pleasure rides and social events in the months ahead and we would like YOU to be involved -  visit BHS Fife on Facebook, click ‘Like ‘ and full details will come to you as arrangements are finalised, OR you could post suggestions for events YOU would like us to organise. Fun Family Quiz Night To start things off, we are holding a Quiz night for BHS members and friends -  a chance to get to know each other and have a bit of fun! 7.00  for … Read entire article »