2 Day Dressage Seminar - "Quality is in the detail".

Fir Tree Stud, is delighted to announce that Peter de Cosemo will be holding a 2 day mounted seminar.
Peter de Cosemo produces and teaches all levels through to FEI Dressage level worldwide.

As well as a BHSI, trainer, judge and rider, Peter has a unique approach to combining bio-mechanics, horse psychology and dressage training with Yorkshire common sense to produce remarkable and long-lasting results in both horses and riders
The two day seminar includes:

* Wednesday morning - rides will be based on;
Balance, speed, tempo and rhythm in all paces. And understanding each one.
* Lecture/demo - ‘Effectiveness of rider position.’

* Wednesday afternoon - mounted lesson theme will be;
‘Lateral work according to level.’
* Lecture; ‘Understanding the scales of training.’

* Wednesday evening - Social gathering for all participants at local pub, TBA.

* Thursday morning - mounted lessons theme will be;
‘Canter work according to level’
* Lecture/demo - ‘School figures and some test patterns.’

* Thursday afternoon for all riders - ‘Simulating a competition environment’
To include how to warm up in a busy collecting ring. Mentally preparing for a test. All riders will ride through a simple test. Clinician and non riding students will be the judges.

All ridden places have been filled but we are taking a limited number of un-mounted participants, who will be involved in the proceedings throughout the day. They will be able to ask questions during ridden training sessions and participate fully in the lecture demos.
This is an excellent opportunity to find out more about the Peter de Cosemo approach to dressage training and to meet fellow dressage enthusiasts. All levels of rider from novice upwards most welcome.
Un mounted participants £20 for 1 day or £30 for both days. Spaces limited so book early.

To book contact Jenna at jenz.87@gmail.com

2014!

As our last post mentioned, we are regularly updating events on our facebook page (www.facebook.com/firtreestud  you do not need to be a member to view our page).
This means we are shocking at updating our news blog!!

The end of 2013 was eventful as always, kicking off our new monthly in house dressage competitions, new clinics etc

Also the arrival of our newly surfaced all weather round pen!!

We have also had a very busy start to 2014, with several BD dressage competitions to kick off the new year, and also a few BS for Thomas.


Please keep looking on our facebook as we update this regularly with things that are going on, and details of our clinics, and dressage competitions.

A happy BELATED new year to all of you!

Summer at FTS!

Summer at FTS this year has been a very hectic few months! The Show Jumping and Dressage clinics have been a fabulous success, and everyone has thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Thomas & Monty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Janice & Borris

There have been many different competitions, and several liveries have ventured to Port Royal to do their first ever dressage tests. 

Krista and Pueblo after 3 goes came home with a 1st rosette! 

Pueblo modelling his dressage winnings!

 Echo has returned to FTS to continue his training and is doing very well in the dressage world. After only a few goes, he has scored +70% at prelim level winning both his classes last weekend. 

Echo and Thomas

 We have also spent alot of time preparing for the coming winter months by laying new stone path ways to all our fields & gateways in hope of making this winter a "easier" one!! 

This is only a small fraction of things that have happened this summer, and all of our liveries have in one way or another had a fantastic summer with their horses! 

Good job everyone!  

Summer Clinics

We are in the process of booking several exciting clinics at FTS this summer. So please keep checking back for more dates added to the list.

So far we have booked:

Sat 18th May - Joe Whitaker Show Jumping Clinic
Sat 1st & Sun 2nd June - Reiki Level 1 and Reiki for Animals Course
Sat 8th June - Jane Peberdy Dressage Clinic (List 1 BD Judge)
Sat 22st June - Joe Whitaker Show Jumping Clinic
Sun 7th July - Jane Peberdy Dressage Clinic
Sat 13th July - Joe Whitaker Show Jumping Clinic
Sat 27th July - Equine Massage for horse owners course

Please email Jenna at jenz.87@gmail.com for a booking form for these events.

Florian and Mac go home

After a few "delays" Florian and Mac have now gone home after an extended stay.
Their owners Gary and Sarah have worked very hard, and although their is still some way to go (Florian is no push over), their hard work is starting to pay off!

Here are some pictures of Florian just before she went home. You can follow their journey on our facebook page (www.facebook.com/firtreestud)

 

Sarah and Gary will be continuing their training with us with bi-weekly lessons on site. 

March at FTS

We are aiming for once monthly updates, as all our regular updates can be found on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/firtreestud (you do not need to be a member of Facebook to see our page).

This month has continued our aim of getting as many of our clients to try something new this year, with many giving Dressage Anywhere ago for the first time. Alison and Krista both did their first ever dressage tests at the end of February and scored a well deserved 59%, they are now working towards going out for their first competition soon.

Sarah & Gary who own the lovely Florian and Mac have been working with us whilst the two horses are on short term training livery, to kick start their competition season. All four of them have improved tremendously and we are very proud of all their hard work.

Along side going to Port Royal, Sarah competed in her first Dressage Anywhere and came 2nd in their very full class!

We have also had another Liz Harris Equine Therapist clinic day, and we have some big plans for the summer months, so please keep looking back for exciting opportunities coming soon! 

Equestrian Life Magazine

FTS's New Years Resolutions has made it into this months (Feb North) EQUESTRIAN LIFE MAGAZINE.

 

Well done to all our clients! We will hopefully be back out again on the 23rd Feb. See you then!