Riding instructors in Gloucestershire?

[nicxf]

Hello folks,

I have recently moved to Gloucestershire, and am looking to start riding again in the new year. To start with, I would very much like to continue having lessons; something which I haven't done for far too long. Although I am a very happy hacker, I still feel I have a long way to go in terms of finesse and improving my riding technique!

Soooo, I'm on the lookout for a good riding instructor. I'm particularly interested in Heather Moffat, Mary Wanless or Centred Riding type instruction, although I'd happily go with a BHS instructor if I have a recommendation from someone more NH/IH minded to go on. I'm looking in the Gloucester / Stroud area in particular, but could probably go further afield if necessary.

Any suggestions out there?

[nicxf]

anyone?

*watches tumbleweed blow across the thread*

is that a coyote I hear howling in the distance?

[ajb]

Hi how about Nicole Golding at Cirencester way - she does Mary Wanless I think. She is an RA so you can get her details on the main noticeboard - hope that helps!

[fee]

As soon as I saw the title, Nicole was my first thought as she does Ride With Your Mind .
She's based in Woodmancote near Cirencester.
Adam, her other half, is also a good instructor - he had us doing some of the classical reining, wich was great fun.

[june]

There's also Nicky Smith who is a Mary Wanless trained instructor. I'll PM you her number. She comes over to us to do clinics and is excellent.

[Lisanw]

Have pm'd you nearby EE teachers.

Lisa.

[nicxf]

thanks everyone. Will look into the options!

[LambChop]

Perhaps you're sorted out now, but I've been having great lessons at Huntley School of Equitation - It's a BHS exam centre but the instruction is very holistic, very intuititve trainers and they've done wonders for me this past year. Horses are good - it's not a normal 'rding school' and the horses ride very much like 'real' horses.

[nicxf]

I'll look it up - thanks.

[Louise C]

Hi nicxf! I've had lessons with Adam and Nicole - all very good. Have recently been having EE lessons and they are all excellent as well!