Bo Joins Fir Tree Stud

Bo a timid cob, (we've met a few!), has come to join us for some remedial training, with the view of building a partnership between her and her owner, Caroline in the next few weeks.

If you want to see more about Bo's first day, and her join up, find us on our Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/FirTreeStud

Marchje Fan Fjildsicht Overall Ridden Friesian Champion

Marchje & Andrew competed on Saturday Oct 1st at the Friesian Association of Great Britain & Northern Ireland's National Show (FAGBNI) in the Ridden Mare class, which they won and then went on to win the overall Championship of Ridden Horses.

They also competed in the dressage and came 2nd and 3rd.

Marchje's owner Lisa Ebnet was there to see her girl receive her award. It has been a strong team effort between Janice, Andrew & Lisa which has achieved this successful outcome.

Equine Therapy 1 Day Course

The Fir Tree Stud Equine Back Day mentioned in previous posts has been re-scheduled to the 5th/6th November.

The day will teach participants a full body therapeutic equine massage and stretches to ensure your horse is comfortable in between back visits. A full schedule for the day is listed further down our blog on the 26th July.

The day will cost only £65 and participants will get to practice all skills learned under supervision.

If you are interested, and require further information, or would like to book a place, please email Janice at fts@firtreestud.co.uk

Dulcie & Robbie Qualify for British Dressage Area Festival Championships

Dulcie & Robbie went to the Area Festival Regional Finals at Fry's on the 10th September. They did Prelim 19, and qualified to go to Hartbury College next April 2012, for the Pet Plan National Championship.

Dulcie & Janice have been working very hard on improving Robbie, who, little star that he is, did the job on the day!!

Dulcie has only been affiliated with British Dressage for a couple of months, and this is a fabulous result for them.

You can see Dulcie riding her test at http://www.jumpforit.co.uk/110910pp1/9c9c0596.htm

Fir Tree Stud Dressage Team

Fir Tree Stud Dressage Team is currently in second place on the Dressage Anywhere Team Scoreboard www.dressageanywhere.co.uk. The August competition results featured Fir Tree Stud in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th & 6th places in Intro, Preliminary, Novice & Elementary classes.

Everyone has done extremely well with Sheena & Pogo winning the Prelim class, with 70.83% and Janice 2nd in the Elementary with 67.33%.

Kalama & Laura got 3rd & 6th Places respectively in the Intro Class, and Mel got her best result yet with Darcey in the Prelim, with 63.33%. Andrew got 3rd & 5th in Prelim and Novice.

Well Done Georgia & Blaze!

6 year old Georgia, who trains with Thomas, has been working very hard this year on her Dressage. The partnership she has developed with her pony Blaze has begun to pay off, as they are the Under 12 Dressage Champion's at this years Horse Parade National Equestrian Championships, after gaining a 1st and 2nd for their tests.

Well done Georgia & Blaze, keep up the good work!

Fir Tree Stud in The Journal, East Riding of Yorkshire, August 2011

Fir Tree Stud was featured in the August 2011 issue of The Journal Magazine, an East Riding of Yorkshire publication.
Heather Dixon's article featured the full story of Darcey and Janice's take on helping problem horses. To read more about the article, please see our testimonials page, or you can purchase a copy from retailers in the East Yorkshire region.