RingCraft Clinic number 2, even in 31c all peeps loved the format and the expertise.

Tahley Reeves-Smith teamed up with Hack Up Bespoke MD Alex Gngell, to help dressage folk get back in the groove after lockdown.

The format for this clinic made it  possible for us to give each of the 14 attendees 30 mins with both TRS and 30 mins with me. Tahley used her immense knowledge to best prep folk for a test according to the individual situation.

Then .....

each in turn were given an earpiece, where I was on the other end, sitting at C. We talked breifly about the test then the bell was rung and off we went. There was no pressure and each was allowed the chance to stop during the test and repeat certain movements if required, talked through pointers that not ony could raise the marks but also to limit the bad marks. So sometimes it took 15 minutes to ride the test other times people chose to keep the momentum flowing and then break down the movements within the test afterwards.

It really depended on the fitness level of both horse and rider if we went through the test again. The heat was a little overwhelming in the pm but everyone was ecouraged by Morris, the resident tame crow who helped himself to Tahley's lunch!!

 

 

The hottest day in 2021 so far, still the feedback on this format was resounding ....

 Louise Bulless: Thank you for a lovely and informative day! Absolutely shattered now but worth it. Thank you @Alex Gingell and @Tahley Reeve Smith. x

Larissa Johnson:  Loved today was so helpful thank you so much, hope you guys didn’t suffer too much in the heat!

Jess Wolsey: Ahah! I found today so helpful :) will let you know how i get on at the weekend! Xx

Victoria Wright:  Absolutely loved today thank you so much my little welsh dragon was awesome and I learnt so much! Will keep a look for other dates x

Rhianna Gander: Thank you. And thank you for a great clinic, really beneficial, lots to take away x

Tina Patchcott: Had a fab time with great tips. Thanks Tahley Reeve Smith and Alex Gingell for squeezing us in!

Jayne Gingell: Other than having to salute to my husband, I really enjoyed the session today. Finally had the opportunity to get after Hyperion for spooking at the freakin banner, AND got an 8 for my medium trot!!! YAY!!

Katya Gingell:  Daddy is annoying but he's usually right. Helped me with my simple changes today :). xx

Carol Harrison: Found the session really useful yesterday- liked hearing the comments and scores as we went round and great to have the exercises to work on to improve too.

Michelle Wilson: Thanks very much, really enjoyed it and the feedback through the earpiece was great xx