Testimonials

M Phizacklea, Equine Veterinarian

I was very sceptical when I signed up for the Confident Rider Course, yet I was struggling so much that I really felt I should give it a go. I'd had a bad fall and damaged my ankle and that's all I could think about whenever I wanted to ride. We had lectures in the morning, followed by group work in the afternoon. I can't honestly say what changed or which technique helped the most, but I went home and persevered with the techniques I'd learned - all I know is it was money well spent. I'd recommend the course to anyone struggling with confidence. Vicky and Frances put 100% into the course and I now have a different attitude to riding and am finally enjoying my horse again.

J Davey, Student

I would just like to say a huge THANK YOU for all the help, advice and support you offered me on your Confident Rider Course. I really enjoyed my three days with you and definitely feel that I have benefited from your techniques. I do feel more confident now and am just waiting to put it into practice. I think you and Frances have helped me a lot and I would certainly recommend you both to my friends. Thank you once again for your warm welcome and kind hospitality and special thanks to Frances.

E Thorne, University Student

I just wanted to say thank you again for the course it was really interesting and helpful, especially in an event that happened a couple of days ago. I was on a hack with a couple of friends and we were trotting along a field when one of the horses got too excited and started to go sideways and backwards. However, there was a ditch filled with water behind and the horse slid backwards into it with her rider. The rider managed to scramble up from the ditch but the horse was stuck. Long story short we had to call the fire and animal rescue service to get her out and spent 6 hours in A&E. Luckily both horse and rider are fine and are resting for a few days. It was a very terrifying ordeal but when it happened I used the breathing exercises you taught me and used my anchor in order to focus on calming myself and everyone down and concentrating on what needed to be done. So thank you so much for your help.

R Seal, Olympic Construction Committee

Both my husband and I recently attended the 3-day Confident Rider Course. The course helped us make decisions about horse ownership and the opportunities there are to have the makings of a successful partnership if you can look beyond your own needs. It was certainly a journey of discovery for us individually and as a couple. We feel a little high and dry not having a pony of our own to work with but that will come in time and after attending the course we know it will be worth the wait.