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Roger is a renowned horseman and FEI Chief Steward. Both have a long lifetime successful experience of helping horses and riders to achieve their aims. They bred top class horses including the great Primmore’s Pride and have coached several world class riders as well as many more ordinary mortals! Roger and Joanna welcome anyone keen to learn- whether young or old, novice or experienced, amateur or professional, competitive or not- ponies or horses which are green or experienced. Eventers, Showjumpers, Dressagers, Pony Club or Riding Club. Their enlightening practical approach, techniques and strategies can help improve every horse and human whatever their aspirations! They can act as ‘eyes on the ground’ for experienced riders seeking some help to overcome an issue, they can coach aspiring competitors or train less experienced riders from scratch. Joanna offers coaching or training for competitors - novice to advanced, private lessons and clinics for riders of all standards, ages or ambitions - from basics to those seeking more advanced competition success. Roger offers expertise in ground work, developing well mannered horses and producing youngstock. Private sessions or clinics are offered at affordable fees – by the hour, half day or full day. We prefer to work ‘one to one’ or with 2 compatible clients sharing – maximum group session is 4 sharing a 90 min session. Also interesting and amusing talks or mini lecture/demos offered - ideal for after supper interest. Intensive schooling livery is sometimes available. Please email or ring us to discuss your individual requirements. Home base. Roger & Joanna have use of a small private yard and excellent farm facilities for dressage, jumping, or ground work in Somerset, not far from Junctions 24/25 of the M5. There is stabling and plenty of space for lorries etc, and local B&B’s can be arranged. Yard visits and clinics can be arranged at suitable venues locally. Testimonials from some of our hugely varied but happy clientele "I came to see you with my horse a few years ago now. I am also a journalist and wrote a feature on you and your husband Roger for Farmers Guardian - the equestrian section. I just wanted to let you know in addition to I recently bought a horse to event. He is a lovely boy and I am very pleased with him, but since I got him at the end of January I felt despite his manners he wasn't really listening to me. Last night I got my Fearless Horse book out and this morning we did some ground work exercises before I got on, so he was moving his feet around me, not the other way round. By the time I got on him I could see and feel he was focused on me and what I wanted from him next and I was delighted.
I love your methods, they are simple, effective and make so much sense. It
also makes things much clearer for the horse - which is what it's all about
really!! " Katie Roebuck, Journalist, 3rd march 2011 Thank you for your lessons and sorting out our chaos! Boots and I now feel confident and almost ready for the season- even jumping combinations without tension… I now have a plan towards a 2* this year thanks to your coaching! Jane D, Somerset Feb 2011 Just had to say how brilliant my flatwork session was with you, thank you - and dressage now seems much simpler and not so fraught. We look forward to competing with more fun and success now... Paul G, Glos Oct 2010 Thank you for putting us back on the road to success – all your time and effort was rewarded with a spook free Elementary win this weekend. Orbit was much more willing and obedient – staying in front of the leg for most of the test. He even managed some ‘true’ bends too! Thank you again for our lessons, and for the delicious cake!’ Sue P, Devon July 2009 What a huge difference your training has made! A great boost for my daughter’s, the horse’s and my own confidence. We all went to our first event since the accident and had a JRN win! Thank you for all your inspiring teaching and advice – and CD to remember the lesson with – we shall return soon.’ Clare P, Oxford August 2009
In the Press July 2009 British Riding Club’s ‘Rider’s Magazine’ features our training with Sarah Phillips and her spooky horse. February 5th 2009, Horse and Hound, features our training with Carol Phillips and her horse Zizi. September 2008 British Horse Society’s ‘Horse’ Magazine Developing the Fearless Horse feature. | |
Joanna is a BHSI, BD and British Eventing Accredited Coach and works with riders to build a successful partnership with their horse- and improve their leadership and control skills.