Home work pays off! Cross Country riding, dressage, or show jumping!

September 13, 2016

A training system that combines multiple disciplines can really provide the horse and the rider with a balanced approach both to their physical and psychological needs. Sound principles of equestrian training applied consistently over time, coupled with empathy for the difficulty of acquiring new skills for horse and rider form the basis of my approach. […]

Read the full article →

A summer of great equestrian Show jump, Dressage, Eventing coaching and competing.

September 5, 2016

We were blessed with some pretty good weather this year, allowing us to have many fantastic days of training and competing. Well done to all the horses and riders for their efforts and performances, making it such fun and a privilege to work with all of you over the years! https://www.facebook.com/mia.hankss/videos/1396220477058960/  

Read the full article →

Show jumping delight at our Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire clinic.

August 22, 2016

Wonderful fun day of serious show jumping performance by all the participants at the weekend. Great to see such talent and determination. Look out for our next date in September!              

Read the full article →

Show jump coaching. Hertfordshire Clinic Sunday 21st August.

August 14, 2016

Our monthly Wheathampstead show jumping clinic is on this coming weekend, Sunday 21st August. It will be great to see you there! petros@theequestrian.co.uk   

Read the full article →

Great summer Pony Club camps.

August 1, 2016

I delightful time coaching young riders at Flamstead and at OBH north branches of the Pony Club this year. Enthusiastic riders, lovely horses and ponies and dedicated organisers and parents made for super experience for all. 

Read the full article →

Equestrian coaching and training horses; How lucky to be doing this for a living!

July 15, 2016

It is wonderful fun to be working with such lovely horses and riders! Blessed to be doing something that is more than a job, it is a calling that you can’t resist, all consuming and yet it ‘feeds’ your soul. Every day brings a new challenge and the horses always teach us if we are […]

Read the full article →

Cross country riding- Clinic with Petros, Saturday 23rd at Great Westwood park.

July 6, 2016

Come along to a fun day with Petros and XC riding practice. Hone your own and your horse’s skills for safe and efficient cross country riding. Groups of similar standards will be arranged so let Barry at G. Westwood know what your experience and skill level are. Bookings with Barry: 07904 255791 or 07983350068 https://www.facebook.com/Great-westwood-cross-country-882332485156359/

Read the full article →

Design of versatile Jumping exercise- Petros theequestrian.co.uk

June 27, 2016

This was the exercise we used at Little Munden Equestrian jumping clinic last weekend. It combines elements of gridwork and course riding. It can easily be adapted for individual requirements and further pole work can be incorporated. Feel free to share and use, please just reference the source: Petros theequestrian.co.uk

Read the full article →

Show jumping coaching. Clinic with Petros, Sunday 10th July.

June 24, 2016

  Show jumping clinic in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire. Sunday 10th July is our next date for achieving our goals in riding more successfully over a selection of jumps. Suitable for all those wishing to enjoy better communication with their horse/pony and as a result smoother and more reliable clear rounds! Email Petros details: petros@theequestrian.co.uk  

Read the full article →

Eventing training- Cross Country riding with Petros, theequestrian.co.uk

June 20, 2016

Training for Eventing, as with all the disciplines, needs us to take time to ensure that the horse is ready to take on the next challenge or the next level of difficulty in the work we are hoping to achieve. The warm up phase of a session is critical as it sets the mood for […]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →