Kieran & Tigers First Dressage Competition.

Kieran and his pony Tiger enjoyed their first ever dressage competition. Kieran who is Seven handled Tiger very well and helped Tiger keep his confidence in the arena. Andrew who trains the combination, was there with one of his horses, so afterwards he and Kieran posed for this photo.
WELL DONE KIERAN & TIGER !!

MERLIN IBN MAXIMO Begins Competing!

'MERLIN IBN MAXIMO' has now done a couple of preliminary dressage tests, he is beginning to settle in very well, and understand the job. Andrew and Merlin are building a very good relationship together, coupled with his excellent temperament, the results are positive.

Dulcie & Robbie

Dulcie who trains with Janice and has put in alot of effort over the last few months, has reaped the benefit of all her hard work. She and Robbie are the Port Royal Junior Dressage Preliminary Champions, 2010. They were in very good company and the judge commented that Robbie, who is a stunning coloured cob, was very light in the hand for a horse of his type. They are now being encouraged by Janice to move forward into Novice and try some affiliated competitions as well.

Update on Darcy!

Darcy's been to a couple of competitions now, and he has improved dramatically. He did his first completely clear round, and here is a picture of Mel with their first rosette! He is showing alot of scope and we are hoping for great things!

Allerton Park Horse Trials

Fir Tree Stud is pleased to have attended Allerton Park Horse Trials, where Thomas was invited back to be their Showjumping Steward for the fifth year.

(Oliver Townend riding ODT Master Rose)

Willow goes to her new home!

Willow has now gone home with Karen & Elizabeth!
She has settled in well, and met her new horsey neighbours.
We are delighted at how well Fir Tree Stud's training techniques, have improved the mare.
She has taken everything in her stride and behaved wonderfully throughout the transition.
Good luck to Karen, Elizabeth & Willow, we hope their partnership will continue to flourish.

Amethyst Arabians and Fir Tree Stud work together!

Amethyst Arabians, a well known Arab stud based at Whitgift in the East Riding have asked Andrew to train and compete British Dressage with their stallion 'MERLIN IBN MAXIMO' .
Andrew is delighted with this outstanding horse and is confident his excellent temperment will be right for Dressage training.
Their partnership has only just begun but already they look good together.
If you would like to contact Amethyst Arabians their number is 07810523486.