dressage instructors in Surrey

[Dooley]

My friend down South has moved yards and is now looking for a new instructor - flatwork only. She is after somebody who is genuinely interested in the individual horse, its improvement, its happiness and welfare, as well as being a good teacher.
Horse was doing Elementary when she got him but has had an injury and is just coming back into work at the moment after 6 mths off.
Together they're at the higher end of Novice level I'd say - wanting to work towards Elementary with the help of a good instructor.

She is at a yard near Bookham/Leatherhead/Cobham and she's looking for somebody who can come to her on a regular basis. She is happy to pay top rates for the right person.

Ideally she'd really like somebody who has knowledge of the Alexander technique but is not restricting her search to that extent.

When I was down South I didn't ride in that area and the few freelance instructors I know are either too far away, doing something else now, or simply not her type of person.

Can any of you suggest some people please (with contact details if possible)?
Thanks a lot!

[Skib]

Ideally she'd really like somebody who has knowledge of the Alexander technique but is not restricting her search to that extent.
My classical RI is AT influenced. I think she is excellent at dealing with tailoring the riding to an individual horse. But dont know how high powered she is in the competition context. Classical and AT dont seem to me to make winning the chief objective. Mostly she teaches at her own yard but has taught someone out at Bookham, so your friend may know her already. If you want her details PM me.

[Dooley]

Skib, thank you for reacting!

Winning isn't the aim but improving and moving up a level are important. She will compete but only for the fun of it and to keep having something to aim for in their schooling. She measures each result against their previous results, not worried about winning at all :D and her horse really enjoys going to parties.

I DO think that AT and classical are a great combination to work towards winning however... the more aware the rider is of her own body and how it influences her horse's way of going the better she will ride and the same things are sought in classical riding - a combination which will make the horse supple, relaxed and obedient to the aids and happy to do his job... which is likely to help with the scores.

Will pm you for your instructor's name. Thanks again, I appreciate your help.

[Whatanejit]

Another vote for Skib's instructor (mine too)

:D

[Dooley]

Thanks all !
Have passed details on that were pm'ed by some lovely people and my friend will be getting in touch soon.
She is really grateful for the recommendations. Thanks a lot !!