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Clinics and Training
Ever since opening Downlands has hosted numerous clinics – most notably Lucinda Green, William Miflin, Ginny Leng, Mark Corbett, Cindy Rawson, EHO association with William Fox Pitt and Yogi Breisner, to name but a few. Our new style website will keep you updated with any training days or clinics or you can phone Kerrie for information. If you let us have your email address we will also notify by email enquiries@downlands-equestrian.co.uk
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On a more regular basis we have a large number of instructors based locally who are here regularly. We have two regular instructors who teach on a weekly basis : -
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Charlie Micklem Gridwork and Jumping - Every Wednesday morning
Groups are normally of 4s or 5s according to ability. Gridwork plays a vital role with the development of any horse and Charlie’s lessons aim to get the best out of horse and rider.
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Charlie Micklem’s first great success was 2nd Best Boy at the Pony Club Championships in the year that Richard Walker won. Richard went on to win Badminton the next year on the same horse Pasha. Charlie won his first Point-to-Point at 16 and in all won 50 races in point-to-points and under NH rules.
Charlie was co-jockey to Lucinda Green, won his first 3DE and rode round Badminton and Burghley twice – producing the second best X-Country ride at Badminton behind Mark Phillips. Charlie was Long Listed for the 1980 Olympics.
Since “coming of age” Charlie has taught in Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Austria, Denmark, California and Ireland. Now based locally in Chitterne for the last few years Charlie has concentrated on teaching in this area and is well known for his sound advice and has a fine reputation as an instructor.
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Fiona Foy – Dressage / Flat work - Fortnightly Tuesday Afternoons
Groups are normally 4s according to ability. Everyone knows that flatwork is the basis of any successful horse / rider relationship and Fiona will help you to create that vital bond.
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Fiona Foy is based locally and is a proven dressage rider with many successes under her belt. An accredited Dressage Judge, Fiona has a keen eye and plenty of experience to help you improve your riding and your horse, taking you all the way through to competition level.
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It is our intention to develop many more clinics and group activities so keep an eye on our website or register with Kerrie to be on our email database.
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