After what has seemed like a very long start to the year we are looking forward to seeing both old and new faces at our next Unaffiliated Dressage Show on 26th July. Classes to run from Intro to Ele along with a PYO Dressage to music.
Of course, we will be following very strict Covid 19 guidelines but we hope to welcome you all back to having some fun this Summer.
Entries can be made on the website:
Look forward to seeing you then,
Rob, Ben, Rupert & Daisy
🔸UPDATE🔸 Get those hats back on….
Having watched the Prime Minister’s speech on Sunday evening and having taken the time to think about what was said I have decided to start coaching again as of the 1st June. This will be on set days to begin with and will be continually assessed according to the government guidelines.
If you would prefer Zoom lessons will also be available from the same date.
Please contact me to book your lessons.
I am looking forward to welcoming you back to Rob Waine Dressage, if from a 2m distance.
After the Prime Ministers announcement last night we have taken the difficult but sensible decision to close the yard for the next 3 weeks, with a review at the end of that period.
We have a duty of care for not only ourselves, our staff but to the rest of our clients. Therefore we have asked that all non essential personnel stay away from the yard. We will be exercising all of our own and liveries horses as normal.
Although a huge financial impact both Ben and myself have cancelled all of our teaching over this period as we both feel it is non essential and the responsible thing to do.
I would urge others including yard owners or horse owners to think if their horse is on livery do they really need to go and see them, or as a yard owner/manger, do you really need liveries there. We all have a responsibility right now.
A lovely write up in the Hedgerley Village magazine this month about all the goings on here at Rob Waine Dressage.
Back in October Ben Franklin Dressage and I were extremely honoured to be approached by Lendon Gray and Dressage4kids to give a clinic to the incredibly lucky kids that were on her 3 month program. Each year 14 kids apply from all of the USA to spend 3 months in Florida where they receive training each day, lectures and lots of competing! I want to apply!!!
What this lady has done for the youth in America, helping to bridge the gap in our sport and helping to break down the elitist mould, giving them the opportunity in the sport to receive top training, rides and education regardless of their bank account is just amazing and it’s funded by private donations!!
A huge thank you for Jan Lamontagne for having us stay in her beautiful home and showing us around, it really is horse paradise!
The dates have been released for our 2020 Summer Dressage Series. We can’t wait to see you all there for another fab season of competition. Classes will run from Intro through to Elementary along with the hugely popular Dressage to music classes. The first three shows will be Sunshine Tour qualifiers. Don’t forget 2020 will see the return of our exciting league…Who will win the prize fund of over £1000!!!!!! Not to be missed!
A great few days at the British Dressage National championships. It was so lovely to catch up with friends and clients.
Nazareno Vicon made for a more challenging ride then usual. Some small distractions kept his mind off the job in hand, you know what men can be like sometimes!! It’s been a cracking season together so far and I am looking forward to consolidating our work towards Big Tour.
Mari Durward-Akhurst had a good ride on her second mount, Bear. Lots learnt to move forwards for an exciting 12 months ahead.
A huge thank you to Emma for making Nasa look a million dollars and all the girls at home that keep the yard running so smoothly allowing us to go away and compete.
Looking forward to returning for our Fall Tour.
The collection for the Fall Elite Auction is now online! There are some lovely horses both Dressage and jumping along with some mega foals. All horses have been vetted and xrayed which are available for you and your vets to view.
If your interested in trying any of them then please do get in contact. Ben Franklin Dressage will be there before and during the auction, you would be more then welcome to join on our table
Ben Franklin Dressage and clients having fun at the Oldenburger Pferdezuchtverband Elite Foal auction on Sunday. If you’re interested in attending the next auction that will have riding horses both Dressage and Showjumpers and a selection of foals then get in contact, we would love for you to join us.
