avondale warmbloods

So the Ilse Schwarz clinic is done and dusted. Four days of fantastic teaching and learning. Ilse has such a clear way of explaining the finer details, telling you exactly how to ride something not just well, more hind leg or half halt more. Just very clear concise methodology. I really am starting to feel the results of consistent teaching methods, just one system that really works.

Avondale Lindt did the PRARG ** champs on Sunday 16th for good placings in a very strong, large field. I was so proud of my young horse that did not require someone to lead him from warm up to arena, or buck, rear or shy at every moment. He is really a wonderful competitor, loves to please and is rock solid in his attitude and temperament. So much fun to compete on an uncomplicated happy horse

My working pupil Karli Hatton also completed her very first Pre novice eventing on the weekend. Its been a huge year for Karli who has taken her horse Freedoms Ace from Introductory to Pre novice in one season. Congratulations Karli, your hard work is paying off!

I have just posted a new journal entry on Barnby notes if you want to pop over there and have read www.barnbynotes.com and look under rider journals. Its a great site and some fantastic notes from other riders to read as well.