2019 Monthly Meetings
ormally held at 8pm on the first Wednesday of the month at the Beaufort Hotel, Chepstow NP16 5EP
Those wanting to eat first should aim to arrive in good time.
Wednesday 15th May (date to be confirmed)
More information coming soon!
June
The topic and date still to be confirmed.
Wednesday 10th July
Condition scoring with TopSpec.
This will be held at a member's yard. Details will be circulated by email.
Those wanting to eat first should aim to arrive in good time.
Wednesday 15th May (date to be confirmed)
More information coming soon!
June
The topic and date still to be confirmed.
Wednesday 10th July
Condition scoring with TopSpec.
This will be held at a member's yard. Details will be circulated by email.
Past Monthly Meetings (2019)
Wednesday 6th February - Goal Setting.
Gaye Nicholas, a BHS senior coach, BD trainer, BE coach and a list 5 dressage judge, gave an excellent and enjoyable talk that was relevant to us all, whether active riders or not. She described how she had used goal setting as a tool both for herself and for those she coaches and how it has enabled those using it to achieve longer term outcome goals. She talked about SMART goal setting and the steps and performance goals needed to allow us to reach the outcome. Gail pointed out that it was important to understand the positive and negative influences that will affect progress as this will help set realistic goals but also to find ways around problems where possible.
Wednesday 6th March - How to get a Horse Fit.
Nick Gauntlett is a BE Master Coach and a Fellow of the BHS. As well as eventing himself up to BE 4*, he trains riders at all levels from riding club upwards. Nick gave an enjoyable and wide ranging talk about how to get a horse fit including information and anecdotes about his experiences. This was followed by an interesting question and answer session where members could ask about issues relevant to themselves and their own horse.
Wednesday 3rd April Charity Fundraising Evening for Midlands Air Ambulance
Mary Seldon from Midlands Air Ambulance gave a fascinating insight into the operation of the air ambulance and their work to help us equestrians, when we might need them most. A raffle was held on the night and £375 was raised for Midlands Air Ambulance.
Past Monthly Meetings (2017 & 2018)
2018
Wed 5 December - Christmas meal at the Anchor Inn, Tintern
Wed 7 November - AGM, Anchor Inn, Tintern
Wed 5 September - An evening talk and demonstration with Russell Guire from Centaur Biomechanics.
useful link http://www.centaurbiomechanics.co.uk/research/
Wed 4 July - An introduction to carriage driving with Tony Clarke
Wed 6 June - a talk by Ruth James , from the local Rural Crimes Watch, on rural crime and what can be done to prevent it.
Wed 9 May - A talk by Martin Morgan on the Black Rock Lave Net Fishery
Wed 21 March - A talk by Eric Winter, leading International Event Course designer
Wed 7 February - The Horse's mouth and Equine Dentistry by Abbey Equine vet Sarah Carr
2017
Wed 6 December - Christmas meal at the Anchor Inn, Tintern
Wed 1 November - AGM, Anchor Inn, Tintern
Tue 10 October - Vet Janinne Davies talks about the horses brain and how horses learn.
Wed 6 September - How To Improve Your Dressage Score with list 4 BD judge and trainer Shona Walker.
Wed 12 July - a visit to Black Mountains Falconry near Abergavenny.
Wed 7 June - A practical first aid demonstration from the Abbey Equine nurses at their clinic.
Wed 5 April - Help! Do I need a vet? Practical equine first aid information.
Wed 8 March - Core Values. Hannah Sheehan, talking about what the core muscles of the horse do.
Wed 8 Feb - Rod Fisher, vet to the Rio Paralympic Dressage Team gives an illustrated talk.
Wednesday 6th February - Goal Setting.
Gaye Nicholas, a BHS senior coach, BD trainer, BE coach and a list 5 dressage judge, gave an excellent and enjoyable talk that was relevant to us all, whether active riders or not. She described how she had used goal setting as a tool both for herself and for those she coaches and how it has enabled those using it to achieve longer term outcome goals. She talked about SMART goal setting and the steps and performance goals needed to allow us to reach the outcome. Gail pointed out that it was important to understand the positive and negative influences that will affect progress as this will help set realistic goals but also to find ways around problems where possible.
Wednesday 6th March - How to get a Horse Fit.
Nick Gauntlett is a BE Master Coach and a Fellow of the BHS. As well as eventing himself up to BE 4*, he trains riders at all levels from riding club upwards. Nick gave an enjoyable and wide ranging talk about how to get a horse fit including information and anecdotes about his experiences. This was followed by an interesting question and answer session where members could ask about issues relevant to themselves and their own horse.
Wednesday 3rd April Charity Fundraising Evening for Midlands Air Ambulance
Mary Seldon from Midlands Air Ambulance gave a fascinating insight into the operation of the air ambulance and their work to help us equestrians, when we might need them most. A raffle was held on the night and £375 was raised for Midlands Air Ambulance.
Past Monthly Meetings (2017 & 2018)
2018
Wed 5 December - Christmas meal at the Anchor Inn, Tintern
Wed 7 November - AGM, Anchor Inn, Tintern
Wed 5 September - An evening talk and demonstration with Russell Guire from Centaur Biomechanics.
useful link http://www.centaurbiomechanics.co.uk/research/
Wed 4 July - An introduction to carriage driving with Tony Clarke
Wed 6 June - a talk by Ruth James , from the local Rural Crimes Watch, on rural crime and what can be done to prevent it.
Wed 9 May - A talk by Martin Morgan on the Black Rock Lave Net Fishery
Wed 21 March - A talk by Eric Winter, leading International Event Course designer
Wed 7 February - The Horse's mouth and Equine Dentistry by Abbey Equine vet Sarah Carr
2017
Wed 6 December - Christmas meal at the Anchor Inn, Tintern
Wed 1 November - AGM, Anchor Inn, Tintern
Tue 10 October - Vet Janinne Davies talks about the horses brain and how horses learn.
Wed 6 September - How To Improve Your Dressage Score with list 4 BD judge and trainer Shona Walker.
Wed 12 July - a visit to Black Mountains Falconry near Abergavenny.
Wed 7 June - A practical first aid demonstration from the Abbey Equine nurses at their clinic.
Wed 5 April - Help! Do I need a vet? Practical equine first aid information.
Wed 8 March - Core Values. Hannah Sheehan, talking about what the core muscles of the horse do.
Wed 8 Feb - Rod Fisher, vet to the Rio Paralympic Dressage Team gives an illustrated talk.
