Hickstead, here we come again!

Last weekend, we travelled to Kingston Maurward to contest the semi finals of the Hickstead Dressage Masters League. Fulminante-Cen qualified for the finals in both the Medium and the Advanced Medium, so we will be off to Hickstead again this year. The dates are Mon 26 and Tues 27 July, at the start of the International meeting. With the Dutch using Hickstead as their final selection trials before the World Equestrian Games, it will be very exciting to be there at the same time.
Come along and support us!

Introduction to the Spanish Horse Day

I am increasingly being approached by people who are interested in the Spanish horse, even considering buying one. I seem to spend a lot of time answering emails and phone calls, and so I have decided there is a need and a demand for an educational day. I plan to run these days on demand, for small groups, to educate, inform and inspire. The day will include a presentation on the history, the breeding, training and management of the Spanish horse, suitable for a new or prospective owner. There will be a chance to watch advanced horses in training, and the opportunity to sit on a schoolmaster. The programme can be altered to suit, and I am hoping it will help those who are new to the breed to understand them better. If anyone is interested, email me fionafoy@blueyonder.co.uk

Recent Trip to Spain

Had a great time last week in Spain, apart from the weather which was rubbish. Went to visit the stud where Fulminante was bred, they were very interested to see how he has developed. Got to ride several horses, some brothers of Fulminante, and their very exciting young stallion Jordan, which is doing very well in the young horse classes in Spain. he was so powerful, yet soft and light - absolute bliss! It was a very short visit, just a couple of days, but I was able to try lots of horses, some of which may be suitable for clients in this country. Can't wait to go back!

Life seems so much simpler in Spain, and there is no rush to do anything. I love the culture there, the food, the people, as well as the horses. It was a good job the sun was shining when I got home or I might just have got on the first flight back.