After both, the course walk where you explained the thinking and preparation for each fence….and on occasions, how and why you might attack a fence differently! …and the Masterclass where your demonstration of stride length and economy around the track showed us how to shave seconds, and work, off a round, it was so impressive to see you then reinforce your instruction through your riding of TS Jamaimo.

I know he is a great little horse, he has to be to win the 4*, but I think your positive, bold riding of him was no small contribution in his winning the event. Congratulations, it was just amazing, and a bonus on top of receiving your time and knowledge on how to put together a great ride! I’ll keep an eye on this page and hopefully we will get a chance in the future to attend a clinic in Melbourne if you can be persuaded in your holidays in the future!…If not, I plan to get to Badminton and Burghley one day, and look forward to seeing you ride again.

Congratulations, Amanda

I have just seen you are doing a clinic at Merrist Wood next month and hence realised you are based locally. I live (and have horses) in Farnham.

I have a 5 year old TB / ISH that I have had since 6m and backed and brought on with some help. He is very straightforward but still very green – partly from time off as he keeps growing, partly lack of time on my part due to work and partly lack of bravery on my part!

I really really want to get going and get eventing with him – I love eventing but playing around the fringes with doing BE volunteering, some grooming and being an owner. No huge ambitions but I got him always with the view I would event so am keen to do it!

I realise my level is probably below where you usually teach but if there would be any scope to have some regular lessons that would be brilliant . Because I am local living and working I can be pretty flexible re time and can come to you or wherever suits or we do have a school, but not many jumps at home. In a perfect world I guess I am looking for a mixture of lessons but also some schooling for him with a view to both of us being taught how to do it properly – he is so genuine I don’t want to spoil him with my lack of expertise!

I have 2 other youngsters who in due course I am hoping will event – and ideally I would like to send to be at least started professionally, do 4 year old classes etc – but not for a bit as only young at present.

Do you think you might have time / inclination to help???

If it’s easier to speak my mobile is 07914 863127

Thanks
Philippa