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Kay Emerton
16th Jul 2001, 01:00 PM
Hello Heather

I live in the Chelmsford area of Essex and i am having problems finding anywhere that will teach along the classical lines.

I am a graduate in Equine Studies but focused on the academic rather than practical therefore i have not had riding lessons for a few years. I am waiting to purchase my first horse having shared and loaned in the past however i want my riding up to scratch first. It seems that the only way to get decent tuition is to have your own horse and pay a freelance to come and teach or take your horse to them. I feel that to be able to get your own horse to perform as a rider you need to know how to do it yourself which is what i need!

I don't like to be shouted out which is what many teachers seem to enjoy! All i want is a sympathtic instructor who will teach me the basics again and improve my confidence and skills. I have ridden for 13 years on and off but feel i am not getting anywhere.
Can you suggest what i should do?
Ideally i would like lessons with you!!

LisaB
16th Jul 2001, 06:20 PM
I don't know if you're willing to travel but if you are turville valley stud nr henley on thames is a fabulous place to go. I can't go too often because of the travelling time but when I do I have a couple of hours. The horses are all iberian stallions and schoolmasters and the instructors haven't shouted at me yet.

Their number is 01491638338.

Heather
18th Jul 2001, 03:54 PM
HI Kay,

I used to own a school for many years at Tiptree, near Colchester, and only moved down to Devon ten years ago!

I wish I coudl recommend someone in your area as a Classical trainer, but I don't know of any- there are some that yo cold try on the Classical Riding Club trainers list that you could try, but I can't vouch for them personally.

Email me privately and I will send you a cluple of names.

Heather

Kay Emerton
19th Jul 2001, 12:30 PM
Thank You Lisa and Heather for your replies. It is very frustrating not to find anywhere suitable to ride around here.

I will email you Heather once i work out how to get your personal email regarding the list you mentioned.

Many thanks and i will keep you posted on how i get on!