tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23709847928168084662024-03-14T08:47:51.958+00:00JCS Equestrian UKMy name is Jodi, a BHS ABRS NVQ Qualified, Registered and Insured Freelance Horse Riding Coach in North Lincolnshire.
I love coaching and this is my blog about it.Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-59122669734344373032011-05-07T22:50:00.001+01:002011-05-07T22:52:49.283+01:00Shiatsu? Bless you!Well, OP had some shiatsu treatment today from the lovely Donna Mann. Well, she checked him alll over and he seemed in good nick - no really hot or cold spots and gave him an all over treatment. Well, he melted! That's the only way to describe it really! He was all nuzzly and relaxed and completely chilled out at the end.<br />
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I thoroughly recommend it even if, like for OP it was more of a "feel-good" therapy. Just like us going to a spa or having a massage, he looked completely relaxed and sooo happy. She gave me some exercises to do and opened my mind to alternative therapies for neddies.<br />
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Donna not only is a human and equine shiatsu student training with <a href="http://www.rosewellcentre.co.uk/index.html">Sue Hix</a> but she is a student of the AMEZZIN <a href="http://www.intelligenthorsemanship.co.uk/">Kelly Marks</a> and working towards gaining the phenomenal <a href="http://www.intelligenthorsemanship.co.uk/content/view/76/140/">Monty Roberts Preliminary Certificate of Horsemanship</a>. Donna gives advice on equine behaviour and training using Intelligent Horsemanship techniques. I hope in time she will become a <a href="http://www.intelligenthorsemanship.co.uk/content/view/47/116/">Recommended Associate</a> like the BRILLIANT <a href="http://www.equineempathy.com/page2.html">Garry Bosworth</a>.<br />
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As if that wasn't enough, Donna also runs <a href="http://www.scunthorpepetsitters.co.uk/">Scunthorpe Pet Sitters</a> where she offers a range of dog walking and pet sitting services as well as basic dog behaviour and training tips.<br />
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To top it all (yes she really does do even MORE!) Donna is the <a href="http://www.bhsem.org.uk/">BHS North Lincolnshire District Representative</a>!!!<br />
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Find her Facebook and book her for a a treatment for you AND your horse - you'll like it I'm sure!<br />
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xxxJodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-33171601992120098852011-05-02T12:29:00.002+01:002011-05-02T12:39:19.837+01:00Crikey it's May!Hello!<br />
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Well since my last blog, my "normal" job situation has become a bit pants. Cut to two and a half days a week = half the pay. Boo. On the up side (as I nearly <b>ALWAYS</b> think on the positive side!) this means more time to ride and teach! So the plan is to push my coaching <b>BIG</b> style. I'm hoping to become a member of the newly BHS affiliated <a href="https://www.bhs.org.uk/Riding/British_Riding_Clubs/Join_a_Riding_Club/Find_a_Riding_Club/Area_16.aspx">Alkborough and District Saddle Club</a> next week and am really excited about training the members on a regular basis as well as writing the monthly newsletters and being involved in meetings, ridden and social activity organising.<br />
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If anyone has any ideas about how I can promote myself on a tiny budget, please contact me? Other than sending out my info to all the tack shops, yards and clubs in the region, not sure how else to get more teaching work.<br />
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I have moved OP to East Halton now - he's doing so well. In less than a month he has re-blossomed into the quarter horse I love. All bottom and shoulders! Have a look at my very Orange Pony below.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">He's still got evidence of war wounds from his previous field pals but I'm hoping they'll all be gone soon. My only worry is that OP is on his own in his paddock. He has got sheep next door and dogs and cats come to visit him from the house but not another horse. He seems to be fine and has settled so well. I am considering either retrieving my Welsh A from on loan to use as a companion or looking out for a local pony that needs a home as a companion. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I will have to see how OP gets on. Especially as he is now on a fitness regime! I am planning to get the boy fit so that I can aim for a couple of events towards the end of summer, namely East Halton Show in August and Bagmoor Lane Hunter Trial in September. My goals are <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_criteria">SMART</a> - Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely. I have a 14.2hh orange quarter horse! I am working towards a SPECIFIC event doing an activity that is MEASURABLE in how I can know if I am making progress. My goals are ACHIEVABLE, I am not aiming for Burghley or Olympia! Local shows are best for me right now and entering classes that I think are attainable but I will have to work hard to reach them. I have been REALISTIC in my my choice of goal and it is also RELEVANT to me. I've not chosen a goal competing in polo for example - something I and OP have never done! Lastly my goal is TIMELY. I have a date to work towards so I can start planning how I can reach that target date by planning my time to get OP and me fit and trained to enable us to compete to the best we can.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have found this website <a href="http://www.focusedriding.com/my-blog/2011/01/goals-and-training-calendars-a-how-to-guide.html">Focused Riding</a> useful. There are plenty of websites out there:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.secrets-of-horse-training-success.com/index.html">Equi Secrets</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.horse-riding-courses.com/goalsettingforequestrians.html">Confident Horsemanship Courses</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/training/general/fitness_tip_SMART_goals_120909">Equisearch</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Focused Riding website even has downloadable training calendars! AMEZZIN! Guess who'll be doing that!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have you got a goal that you would like to achieve? Maybe I can help you with your performance management and keeping you on track to achieving your goal. Give me a call or email me or find me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/JCS-Equestrian/288536352579">Facebook</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-48862940240886508512011-04-22T12:28:00.000+01:002011-04-22T12:28:20.002+01:00The Horse | How Your Horse Sees (video)<a href="http://www.thehorse.com/Video.aspx?n=how-your-horse-sees-&vID=302">The Horse | How Your Horse Sees (video)</a>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-12825685714296570212011-04-22T12:02:00.000+01:002011-04-22T12:02:44.471+01:00The Horse | How to Get Your Horse to Load Himself in a Trailer (video)<a href="http://www.thehorse.com/Video.aspx?n=how-to-get-your-horse-to-load-himself-in-a-trailer&vID=439">The Horse | How to Get Your Horse to Load Himself in a Trailer (video)</a>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-4482601618129891702011-04-22T11:48:00.000+01:002011-04-22T11:48:50.351+01:00The Horse | Saddles for Men and Women (video)<a href="http://www.thehorse.com/Video.aspx?vID=433">The Horse | Saddles for Men and Women (video)</a>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-29466534833900891882011-03-28T22:29:00.000+01:002011-03-28T22:29:20.167+01:00First Aid, Loading Demo and Police Horse Visit = Busy week!<b><u>ESFAC</u></b><br />
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Thursday involved getting up SUPER early to drive to <a href="http://www.cheshireridingschool.co.uk/">Cheshire Riding School</a> to do my ESFAC (<a href="https://www.bhs.org.uk/Training_and_Qualifications/Training_Courses/Equine_Specific_First_Aid.aspx">Equine Specific First Aid Course</a>) refresher. Was a really good course conducted by Jon. We went over head injuries, fractures, angina, heart attacks, stroke, shock, concussion, choke and cardiac arrest to name a few ailments! All discussed in relation to the equine injury and how they could happen or be incurred in a horse related situation.<br />
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Found out some very interesting facts about body protectors, under-wired bras, mobile phones carried in jodhpur pockets or chest pockets and how to recognise pelvic fractures and if the person is screaming, GREAT! It means their ABC's are working!<br />
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Did the full CPR procedure including assessing for danger, checking responses and assessing injured person before calling 999 and administering CPR.<br />
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Next job is 300 word essay on 3 different first aid situations before I get my referesher qualification.<br />
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<b><u>Loading Horse Demo</u></b><br />
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Garry Bosworth of <a href="http://www.equineempathy.com/">Equine Empathy</a> held a talk on loading horses with the help of video footage of horses he has worked. A very common problem among horse owners, is that of a horse that will not load willingly onto a horsebox. At the talk we learnt some simple techniques to help overcome this problem. It was brilliant and Garry is ace. I'd quite like to shadow him and learn some more about <a href="http://www.intelligenthorsemanship.co.uk/">Intelligent Horsemanship</a>. I got OP a Dually headcollar as well. Having seen the benefits of one, in only a couple of days, I've felt an improvement in my handling and how I try harder to communicate better with OP. It's all about good communication and clear instructions. No force, just firmness. No pain, just willingness. Horses don't take the piss - how would they know how? We do though, by not trying to understand correctly how our horses behave and move and talk to us. Bit deep for a Monday night you might say, but true! I challenge you to communicate better with your horse without using force but not being a wet lettuce either!<br />
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<b><u>Police Horse Visit</u></b><br />
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Yesterday afternoon was spent at the Walkington Police Horse Stables having a lovely tour and demo of two very different police horses in training. Julie Compton and Emma Snowden were great. We loved the horses - all REALLY BIG but stunning. I was more interested in their training, their tack and the new 59 plate IVECO lorries! The bridlework is made by <a href="http://www.patrickwilkinson.co.uk/">Patrick WIlkinson</a> in Beverley - very nice! The <a href="http://www.ukemergency.co.uk/police/dsc02262.jpg">Police Horses</a> were beautiful. Even the other half fancies one now after seeing these handsome chaps. Now the lorries ... WOW! I wish!<br />
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All in all - a lovely weekend.<br />
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:-)Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-65222853585549992892011-03-15T21:00:00.001+00:002011-03-15T21:09:36.962+00:00500 days to the Olympics!How exciting! The countdown has officially begun, well after a false start form the Omega clock oops! I'm looking forward to it. I'm a Specialist Gamesmaker volunteer and can't wait to be part of it! I don't care what I do as long as I am vaguely near to the horses at Greenwich!<br />
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Has anyone put their names down to do this too or to get tickets?<br />
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Livery News ...<br />
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I think I may have found somewhere to move OP to in East Halton which should hopefully work quite well until I find a proper base nearer to home. I'll have the use of an arena too and have met two lovely local ladies willing to take me for a hack around the area to find my bearings!<br />
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Still potentially looking for a yard to rent to have all to myself to run a business from. I want to break and train neddies and school on ones that have potential. Possibly a spot of livery and then lots of coaching - ah to dream. Seriously though - if you know a yard to rent with and arena - please contact me!<br />
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Sadly, only 13 days til I might lose my day job at the council - poo pants poo. So, if you would like to book some coaching with me or if you would like me to school/exercise your horse - get in touch.<br />
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I wish....<br />
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My lovely acquaintance down south, Wiola of <a href="http://www.aspire-equestrian.com/">Aspire Equestrian</a> is doing so well with her academy. She really is an inspiration and I wish I could be one of her BHS exam case study riders. Once my <a href="https://www.bhs.org.uk/Training_and_Qualifications/BHS_Examinations_and_Qualifications/BHSAI.aspx">BHSAI</a> portfolio is out of the way in May, I've set my sights on the <a href="https://www.bhs.org.uk/Training_and_Qualifications/BHS_Examinations_and_Qualifications/Stage_4.aspx">BHS Stage 4</a>. Oh yes. I know I have the ability and motoivation to do it but am so out of practice and desperately need a mentor and trainer - not one to be found near me! Any one got any ideas or can recommend anyone to train me? I've got to be able to do this ...<br />
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Stage 4 - Riding<br />
Ability to ride and improve horses both on the flat and over fences effectively with style and equestrian<br />
tact. Assessing horse’s performance, present standard, problems and the type of work for which they<br />
are best suited. Ability to ride and train horses for Elementary Dressage tests, Novice Horse Trials and<br />
Newcomers Show Jumping competitions.<br />
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RIDING ON THE FLAT<br />
Ride a variety of horses to produce the<br />
best from them in their basic gaits and<br />
way of going, discover any problems,<br />
discuss their findings, and give plans to<br />
resolve or improve the problems.<br />
Develop work to Elementary level<br />
including ‘Walk Pirouettes’ if and when<br />
the horse is working well enough.<br />
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SHOW JUMPING and<br />
CROSS-COUNTRY JUMPING<br />
Be effective and knowledgeable, over<br />
show jumps and cross-country fences,<br />
riding with balance, harmony and<br />
enthusiasm.<br />
Assess and discuss horses balance,<br />
rhythm, straightness, boldness, scope,<br />
and acceptance of aids.<br />
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LUNGEING<br />
Lunge horses effectively showing<br />
experience and efficiency in handling<br />
the lunge equipment and the horse.<br />
Assess and develop the gaits of the<br />
horse.<br />
Discuss performance and future work.<br />
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RIDING THEORY<br />
Show a sound knowledge and<br />
experience of training horses from early<br />
handling to maturity and for competition<br />
up to Elementary Dressage; Novice<br />
Horse Trials; Newcomers SJ and<br />
Endurance Riding.<br />
Speak from experience on problems<br />
encountered and corrective exercises in<br />
the work on the flat, over Show Jumps<br />
and Cross-country.<br />
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Hmmmm, I think I am a tad rusty on some of these elements and certainly DO NOT have a horse to practice this on. My horse has only just remembered he can be ridden!!!<br />
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I could maybe borrow Millie and try and train her up for some of it. I wonder if anyone else will let me borrow their horses too???Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-83688422938832974102011-03-07T21:04:00.000+00:002011-03-07T21:04:39.366+00:00I've ridden my Orange Pony!!!I am so happy. I've had the best weekend. I lunged OP on Fri after work. I lunged and sat on him on Sat afternoon. On Sunday my BFF Claire helped me lunge and get on and ride OP all by myself. It was like he'd never forgotten he was broken in!!! Was a star.<br />
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Tonight, I left work early because it was so beautiful and sunny to ride OP again. I jumped straight on him in the ringpen. Makes you feel ace. I've got my riding mojo back and really got the bug to ride ride ride.<br />
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I rode Elsa pony after the group lesson I did on Sunday too. We had done polework and a couple of doubles. Aimee asked if I wanted to ride Elsa - OF COURSE I DID!! So I popped over the jumps. Was a lot of fun.<br />
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I also rode Millie for nearly two hours on Sunday with my BFF on big Beamer!. Millie completely let rip in the woods and I could not stop! Brilliant. <br />
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On the lesson front, Linder rode Benji like a star. Benji is one sharp pony but such a good boy and on a steep learning curve but will be so happy with life at Linder's. He's having to learn to be a chilled out horse rather than a go-go-go pony. He's getting there too because I've noticed how he is responding to work and enjoying having a new job with a lovely lady who understands him and has sensible goals!<br />
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Amy with Kokes (4 year old coloured sport horse) is progressing well now she has got a structure and plan to the work that she does with him. Kokes is young but learning well and Amy is taking on board that work has to take into account that he is still growing and maturing and needs to reflect and help this so that he builds up his muscles in an even way. I like teaching Amy. I used to teach her when she was a little girl at Normanby so it's fun now that she's older and got the knowledge and understanding to put in the practice on her own horse.<br />
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Coming up this week ...<br />
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Riding OP tomorrow night after work.<br />
Wednesday and Thursday are meant to be pants weather so prob won't get to do anything horsey.<br />
Friday I hope to ride OP again after work.<br />
Saturday teaching Linder at 10.30 am and Amy at 12 midday.<br />
Sunday teaching the Mell's gang at 3.30pm.<br />
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So if anyone wants to book me for a free assessment lesson or a coaching session, please contact me.<br />
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Mobile: 07731 361339<br />
Email: jodi-shanahan@live.co.uk<br />
Twitter: JCSEquestrian<br />
Facebook: JCS Equestrian<br />
Website: www.jcs-equestrian.co.uk<br />
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See you soon!Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-78430959870599986822011-03-03T17:27:00.000+00:002011-03-03T17:27:20.054+00:00Alkborough & District Saddle ClubNext meeting is on Monday 21st March at <a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=THE+FLIXBOROUGH+INN+PUB&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=THE+FLIXBOROUGH+INN+PUB&hnear=North+Lincolnshire&cid=0,0,11314091286837716376&ei=_c1vTdenFN2qhAeMw8U-&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=4&ved=0CBgQnwIwAw">The Flixborough Inn</a> pub. This time we are going to have a brief meeting and then have a mixed general knowledge and horsey quiz followed by chip butties! Guess who is writing the horsey quiz questions? Yup.... me! Hmmmm shall I be tough or do some nice easy ones?<br />
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I'm hoping we'll have a member feedback form for people to fill so that we can suss out what members want from the club with regards to ridden, social and informative training, coaching or events etc.<br />
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Looking forward to it.<br />
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I'm cracking on with the quarterly newsletter too. Hoping to have it in some sort of shape or form next week to give to Shelley for editing! Need to rustle up some advertisers too!<br />
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Tonight I'm going to <a href="http://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/">Bishop Burton College</a> with the other half to investigate a job their for him. Back there again on the 19th to investigate a coaching degree for me to do maybe. Should be a fun Open Day too. I'll get to have a good nosey around the massive equestrian complex. It's an Olympic training venue too. Exciting.<br />
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Don't forget you can follow me on Twitter and visit my page on the mighty Facebook too.<br />
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Bye for now!Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-35713606942283110952011-03-01T14:15:00.002+00:002011-03-01T14:19:06.164+00:002011 Prices and Website News! Hello!<br />
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I thought I'd put my prices on my blog for all to see and then you can book for your ***FREE*** half hour assessment session.<br />
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To book, please call/text/email/FB message/Tweet me!<br />
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<ul><li><strong>1 hour private session £25 each</strong></li>
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<ul><li><strong>1/2 hour private session £15 each</strong></li>
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<ul><li><strong>1 hour semi-private session (2 riders) £20 each</strong></li>
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<ul><li><strong>1 hour group session (3-4 riders) £10 each (BARGAIN!)</strong></li>
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Don't forget I am a qualified groom too so can offer up my fab grooming skills to you for modest fees as well as being able to provide BHS Horse Owners Certificate training!<br />
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PLUS!!!!! My website <a href="http://www.jcs-equestrian.co.uk/">JCS Equestrian</a> will be fully up and running soon - very exciting! So <u>please</u> keep checking back often.<br />
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Let's hope this weather stays dry and a little sunshine arrives for us all to enjoy riding in the evenings and at weekends soon! Can't wait for the clocks to change.Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-78780550783336842762011-02-26T17:37:00.000+00:002011-02-26T17:37:23.422+00:00It's ALIVE!!!!!!!Check out my website!!!<br />
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<a href="http://www.jcs-equestrian.co.uk/index.html">JCS Equestrian</a><br />
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Hurray!!!Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-9219877551349726662011-02-24T21:50:00.000+00:002011-02-24T21:50:46.557+00:00Looking for LiveryIs a good, bog-standard livery yard too much to ask for? Do they even exist? I don't want much, just a paddock, a stable, an outdoor arena and not to worry about forage supplies and getting run over by buses when turning out and fetching in!<br />
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If anyone knows of a livery yard or paddock and stable to rent or a small yard to rent near Ulceby/Goxhill/East Halton/Immingham/Killingholme PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP!!<br />
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I've been to Graham Scott's, Mrs Pawson's, JJ Equestrian and Lopham's. One has fab stabling but tiny indoor arena and no outdoor. One is a run down closed down riding school, one is full livery and expensive with everything I want but can't afford and one is "just a riding school".<br />
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My wishlist is ....<br />
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Paddock - not on a main road, well fenced, water supply, with some of that green leafy stuff in it.<br />
Stable - that a 14.2hh orange pony can fit in.<br />
Arena - outdoor at least 20x40m, enclosed and with a reasonable surface.<br />
Supply of hay and straw or shavings or anything!<br />
Quiet traffic - no turning out across a busy road where I'll get scared to death by double deckers or quarry lorries!!!<br />
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Is this too much to ask?!?!?Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-47055553650077401672011-02-19T21:07:00.000+00:002011-02-19T21:07:08.186+00:00Rained Off!Well, thanks precipitation! All lessons moved to tomorrow due to the constant piddle! So Sunday is now a tad full. Lessons starting at 10.30am then 11am and 1pm, 2pm and 3pm!<br />
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Also, due to the rain, the horses had to stay in to keep the field in good nick. It's a contentious issue at the yard. I know some stables turn out regardless of the weather and have winter fields just for the purpose that are allowed to get trashed a bit in order for the beasts to stretch their legs. Other yards are strict and have restricted turn-out for just a few hours a day. Would be interested to know people's views on this? Or alternative routines?<br />
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Talking of livery yards, I am currently trying ot find one closer to home (Thornton Abbey, near Ulceby/Goxhill/East Halton). If you know of anywhere that has an outdoor arena, does DIY or part livery and has turn-out and a stable, please let me know!?!!? So far been to:<br />
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* Pawsons in Ulceby - closed down riding school, no proper arena and poor wooden stabling and little grazing £25/week.<br />
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* Graham Scott's in Ulceby - No outdoor arena, big stables, 10x35m indoor exercise arena, winter and summer turn-out, haylage, tack room, feed room, secure, £25/week for stable plus hay and straw on top.<br />
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* JJ Equestrian in Goxhill - £70/week full livery - amezzin, massive outdoor arena, individual turn-out paddock, rubber matting, shavings, feed, hay or haylage, ace ace ace but £££££££££££££££!!! Jo was lovely though.<br />
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* Lophams in Goxhill - only a kids riding school and the Van Den Bos woman that runs it was most unfriendly too!<br />
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All no good sadly.<br />
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Does a yard exist with the things that I need I wonder? Back to Google maps to search for arenas nearby LOL!Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-68081586112856756132011-02-18T11:28:00.001+00:002011-02-18T22:14:01.302+00:00February 2011Morning!<br />
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It's been a busy couple of weeks. I'll bring you up to speed.<br />
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I've found out that my "day-job" with the council is due to be cut at the end of March. Bugger. However, I'm waiting to find out if there is a part-time position that would be ace. Why? Because that would mean I could coach during the week! I am very excited about this prospect as it opens up more options for potential clients, espesh as I've had a couple of riders say that they would be very interested in having mid-week lessons. Another advantage is that I would have time to sort out OP. The poor pony hasn't done anything for months and I want to bring him back asap.<br />
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In other news ...<br />
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My client list is growing well. I've got LM with her little New Forest pony, AD with her coloured youngster and ES with her very capable cob! They take up a chunk of my teaching on Saturday's at the moment but hoping to fill my day soon!<br />
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Having joined <a href="http://www.alkboroughandwalcot.co.uk/index_files/saddleclub.htm">Alkborough and District Saddle Club</a> and now become their Ridden Event's Organiser/Training Officer/Newletter Editor, I very excited about my future as a coach. At the last meeting (Tues night), it was decided that the club would definately become affiliated to the BHS and become a full British Riding Club! Amezzin! AND I am involved with it! I'm hoping to inject some enthusiasm and energy into the club and provide training sessions, ridden events and lecture/demos for the members. I've managed to recruit my BFF, CB as the Treasurer of the club as she is a financial whizz. Thanks C!!! Through networking I've re-made acquaintance with another instructor LT at a local riding school <a href="http://www.normanbyparkridingschool.co.uk/">Normanby Park Riding School</a> and the club will be able to hire their arena for training sessions which is ace. I am looking to find a grass paddock type venue close to Alkborough to also use as a training area. Any ideas would be helpful?<br />
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My other roles with the club are to write the newsletter and promote the club through various media channels. I'm going to contact my uncle (he's in the newspaper business) for advice on how best to handle local newspapers etc to promote the club and it's events etc to their best. I love all this kind of thing! Next plan I think is to get myself a laptop so that I don't have to keep pinching A's pc all the time. <br />
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If you would like to join the club - please do! It's fab for socialising, networking and soon to be THE club to join for fun and informative training sessions and events! Details below:<br />
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Our membership fees:<br />
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Social Membership Annual Fee £ 7.50<br />
Full Membership Annual Fee £15.00<br />
Family Membership Annual Fee £25.00<br />
Honorary Membership FREE<br />
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Full membership details, our rules and constitution plus our membership form can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.<br />
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<a href="http://www.alkboroughandwalcot.co.uk/index_files/ADSC%20Membership%20Form.pdf">Membership Form</a><br />
<a href="http://www.alkboroughandwalcot.co.uk/index_files/Standard%20Rules%20and%20Constitution.pdf">Standard Rules & Constitution</a><br />
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More news ...<br />
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Having recovered from various types of poorliness recently I am absolutely REFUSING to be ill again! I would not wish a sinus infection on anyone and having been to the dentist, fingers crossed I won't have so many problems that way on for a bit too - phew! Homelife is good and I want to keep it that way. Boy am I looking forward ot the clocks changing and lighter nights. CAN'T WAIT! :-)Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-84088462965141322702011-01-15T21:28:00.000+00:002011-01-15T21:28:38.940+00:00Long Time No See!OK well I've been away for a while - life happened and got in the way but now I am back!<br />
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Lots of changes but all for the better! New partner, new home, new yard!<br />
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I've moved OP to a lovely little yard where he and I have both made some friends. I have hopefully managed to find some new clients to coach too.<br />
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I wonder how everyone has managed during the very wintry weather that we have had. I know most of my equestrian contacts have done little or no exercise with their horses. At my yard, even though we have an arena and a lunge pen they were for the most part either under snow or frozen solid!<br />
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Now that all the snow and ice has gone I am actively looking for new clients to teach as I want to complete my BHSAI portfolio asap. I've got some fab volunteers at the yard but I want more! Think I may have to do some networking.<br />
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Talking of networking ... next Sunday is the Alkborough & District Saddle Club Horseman's Demo at Winterton Rangers FC 12-3pm. I'm hoping to meet, greet and rub shoulders with lots of horsey peeps. Fingers crossed I'll find some more clients.<br />
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Now is time to do a little coaching planning!<br />
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Bye for now.<br />
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JCS<br />
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xJodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-1090301621892470632010-07-05T21:10:00.000+01:002010-07-05T21:10:20.661+01:00Winner!I am very happy to report that I won the Novice Horse show jumping on M at Winterton Show yesterday! <br />
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Look at us go here! <a href="http://www.smile-event-photography.co.uk/photo5485356.html">Smile Event Photography</a><br />
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We also came 3rd in the Intermediate Horse show jumping too. Very proud and hope M's owners are too. We are going XC schooling on Friday at <a href="http://www.hoods-xc.com/">Hood's</a> and then going to Broughton Show on Sunday to have another crack at the Intermediate. We can't compete at Restricted/Novice level now that we've won, so will plan to go in the Open Novice at Caistor ODE on 18th July now.<br />
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Will hopefully have lots more pics from my BFF's boyfriend - he's an amateur photographer and getting to be rather ace at taking pics of horses now! Check out my Facebook for them.<br />
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J xJodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-87798960557824531022010-06-17T07:42:00.000+01:002010-06-17T07:42:01.284+01:00Cracking OnTeaching is going well. New client on board now (nice one!) who I taught on Monday night. L has got a large orange beastie who is rather gangly and unbalanced but very affectionate and willing to try. He hasn't done much schooling so we are going back to basics which is very satisfying work.<br />
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I rode big B on Monday as well - by goodness he needs a sort out and I'll be telling S when she gets back off hols how cheeky he is being! I shall say over bent and head between knees when cantering - not so enjoyable I can tell you!<br />
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Good news is that my BFF and Super M are so much more consistent jumping now that I am really looking forward to going to Horseworld on Sunday afternoon to see how they get on. I'm competing too on little M. She was a star last night when we had a SJ practice. I've got the technique down on her now.<br />
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Right - to work I go - got a course today and then home for some DIY and housework in prep for the house warming party on Saturday afternoon/evening! Can't wait.Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-45148963142068302652010-06-13T23:39:00.001+01:002010-06-17T07:32:36.021+01:00Busy but goooood!Busy week ahead bloggers!<br />
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I've got my house warming party on Saturday and a show jumping Derby day at Horseworld, Osgodby on Sunday. So I've got jump practice to fit in, teaching and getting my house ready for lots of people visiting!<br />
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Busy is good though. I *NEED* to be occupied. I go stir crazy and get dismally depressed without a job. I need a routine and this week is by goodness going to need one!<br />
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Monday - Ride B and teach L and F<br />
Tuesday - Ride OP<br />
Wednesday - Ride B, teach C and ride M<br />
Thursday - Ride OP<br />
Friday - Ride B, teach C and ride M again!<br />
Saturday - PARTY<br />
Sunday - Show-jumping at <a href="http://www.horseworldec.com/index.htm">Horseworld</a> in the Derby Day.<br />
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Well, I wanted to get fit! :-)Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-51062888021715050212010-06-06T13:17:00.000+01:002010-06-06T13:17:40.734+01:00HAPPY BIRTHDAYOn a separate note, I want to wish my friend Chrissie a Happy Birthday. She very sadly died last month and is greatly missed. I'll be popping by this afternoon to wish you a good one up there on your cloud.<br />
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Don't forget ones that are missed and try to visit them when you can. It's good for your soul.<br />
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RIP Chrissie xxxJodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-40455788072577553822010-06-06T13:05:00.001+01:002010-06-06T13:11:36.544+01:00Rained Off!Well Messingham Show was a no go for us today - too much rain and not worth the risk for the neddies. We don't like slippy grass!<br />
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Onwards and upwards with plans for next competitions then. Coming up ....<br />
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Saturday 26th June, 17th July, 27th July,<br />
<a href="http://www.nl-rc.co.uk/#/events/4537961883">North Lincs Riding Club</a><br />
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Sunday 27th June<br />
<a href="http://www.crowleshow.org.uk/">Crowle Show</a><br />
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Sunday 27th June<br />
<a href="http://www.brocklesby.co.uk/Pages.asp?Page=1">Brocklesby Country Fair</a><br />
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1st July, 29th July, 26th August, 23rd September, 21st October,18th November, 16th December<br />
<a href="http://www.caistorequestriancentre.co.uk/">Caistor Equestrian Centre - Evening Dressage</a><br />
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17th June, 15th July, 12th August, 9th September, 7th October, 4th November, 2nd December<br />
<a href="http://www.caistorequestriancentre.co.uk/">Caistor Equestrian Centre - Evening SJ</a><br />
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3rd and 4th July<br />
<a href="http://www.pcuk.org/Branch-Websites/burton/Burton-Hunt-Branch/Upcoming-Events.html">Hackthorn ODE (over 2 days!)</a><br />
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3rd October<br />
<a href="http://www.pcuk.org/Branch-Websites/burton/Burton-Hunt-Branch/Upcoming-Events.html">Hackthorn Autumn Hunter Trial</a><br />
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18th July, 22nd August, 5th September<br />
<a href="http://www.sdpoc.org/sdpocshows.htm">Scunthorpe and District Pony Owners Show</a><br />
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Lots of decisions to be made and fun to be had!<br />
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Hopefully some rosettes to be won too :-)Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-8301705312654310762010-06-05T23:22:00.002+01:002010-06-05T23:30:38.340+01:00Late but worth it!Well bloggers! Guess what?<br />
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I only flippin' won and came 3rd at my dressage competition on Bank Holiday Monday! Super M came 1st in the Intro A (63.47%) and we were 3rd in the Prelim 7(59%) . Not bad seeing as that was M's 5th schooling session! I have suddenly become more confident in my abilities as a rider and a coach - what a lovely feeling to bring on a simple little cob mare who has NEVER done dressage before and for her to be all perky and enjoy it too.<br />
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What's also mega fab is that my BFF rode her round the XC and she came 2nd in that too! All in a days work! If you want a good set up and nice inviting XC jumps, <a href="http://www.caistorequestriancentre.co.uk/">Caistor Equestrian</a> is your place.<br />
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What's even more exciting is that I am show jumping her tomorrow now at <a href="http://www.messinghamshow.co.uk/">Messingham Show</a> (come along too??) We're just going for the Novice Horse to start with, what with this being my first competition since forever and after my hip injury.<br />
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I am really looking forward to more <a href="http://www.britishdressage.co.uk/">dressage</a> - I think it's my thing :-)<br />
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I've decided that I'll try extra hard tomorrow for my friend <a href="http://www.lastingtribute.co.uk/tribute/austin/3308855">Chrissie</a> who died last month. It's her birthday tomorrow and I miss more than I knew I would. So if I do well at all tomorrow, it'll be because she's watching from her little perfect cloud in heaven - thanks Chris :-)Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-19390876554579757482010-05-30T09:23:00.000+01:002010-05-30T09:23:37.894+01:00New Job and Ready To Compete!Well, seeing as things have been a little slow going freelance I've got a full time job working for the Council to help pay the bills until I get more clients. I've had my first week there and it is a nice easy job. It's in Children's Services so the content of the things I deal with are sometimes very delicate but I really enjoy admin and working closely with the Social Workers on cases is great. PLUS there are some people with horses there so I might be able to find some clients or more horses to ride and compete!<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=jcs03-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=0764550667&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe><br />
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On that front, I'm competing M on Monday at <a href="http://www.caistorequestriancentre.co.uk/">Caistor Equestrian Centre</a> - can't wait! We're doing Intro A and Preim 7 for our first trip out. She has NEVER been schooled or done Dressage proper so I'm looking forward to seeing how we do and the feedback from the result sheet. Even better news is there are only 4 people in the Prelim 7 class so we might even have a chance of winning! I do like competing!<br />
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As much as I'd like to be competing at a higher level, it is so much fun starting out on a new horse at grass roots level. It's all contributing to raise my profile and I might be able to find some clients while out competing. M's owner N will be briefed to hand out my card if anyone asks about me and M! Plus by BFF will there to watch me and then compete M in the XC later in the morning. So she can help too! Don't forget to visit my website! <a href="http://www.jcs-equestrian.co.uk/">JCS Equestrian</a><br />
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From next month I'm hoping to be able to compete SJ and XC too as my consultant said I could by then if my hip was feeling better. I'm thinking Messingham Show next weekend and then possibly Winterton Show or Hackthorn ODE. I want to be out every weekend if possible now!<br />
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Right, best get my kit organised for tomorrow. I'm going to wear my green and navy tweed jacket I think with a canary shirt and red tie. <a href="http://www.taggclothing.co.uk/viewproduct1.asp?act=show1&section_name=Jackets&product_name=Geneva&main_category=Ladies_Jackets&act5=images/geneva_7642_peat.jpg&colour_id=2381">Tagg Clothing</a> for my jacket! <a href="http://www.teque-style.com/products/cat/10/product/28">Teque Style</a> for my shirt! <br />
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I fancy going more traditional rather than all out posh in my navy jacket which is a Mears Pytchley (BEAUTIFUL with brass buttons). I want to go for relaxed first time out and not try to hard. Ooh must polish my boots too! I'm a gaitors girl too, can't find long boots to fit!<br />
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Wish me luck?!?<br />
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(Can you believe people pay for this!??!?!)<br />
<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=jcs03-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B002KDSZAW&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655053560663832175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370984792816808466.post-19861620052202539862010-05-19T15:18:00.000+01:002010-05-19T15:18:49.774+01:00Good DayYesterday was a busy one. I taught C and her big horse S in the morning sunshine. We are really making progress for such an unusual pairing of horse and rider. Massive horse and skinny ma-link rider! C gets very excited when S goes into an outline all on her own. Going to practise some basic prelim dressage moves on Fri and then work towards cantering and pole work the week after. Getting there!<br />
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After that I nipped to school M. For a cob that has never done any schooling let alone any proper dressage schooling before, she was a superstar practising prelim 7 and 10 moves yesterday. She's not fit but she's such a trier. N said his neighbour is happy for us to use her super-duper massive arena to work in so can't wait to practise in there next session. She's a really cool colour. My genius-pal H says she is sabino colouring. Funky! Am planning to go there on Fri afternoon.<br />
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After THAT I then went to D's yard and helped her until my best friend C came and I rode her horse M. C and S made me a makeshift arena in their jumping paddock and we had a go at some dressage and then popped a few jumps. WOW this horse is amezzin. I really hope I can take her to some competitions for C. <br />
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At the end of yesterday I was filthy, sweaty and unsuprisingly SUNBURNT! Can you believe it? Got the weather has a massive effect on my wellbeing. It makes me happy! <br />
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Must buy some of this though!<br />
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Well, on the up side she's told me not run - ace! But, I can cycle and she's given me some more hilarious exercises to do. This time I have to do hops and jumping! As in hopping on one leg, jumping up and down, box jumping and hopping from one leg to another. I wonder if she's just playing with me?? Plus I have to do the other exercises too: lunges, leg lifts and one I call the Lincoln imp knee twist. Just wish I had a buddy to get fitter with?<br />
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So I'm on the look out for someone to cycle with or walk about with in my village. I'm even going to put a note up in the window of the shop. I really want to get fit. The fitter I am the better a rider I can be. By gosh I want to be better.<br />
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