By Sacha McVay & Sir Anton
Today, I had the pleasure of joining the Taunton District Riding Club and members at Primmore Farm for a gridwork rally, coached by the wonderful Ed Hobbs.
There were a range of different classes throughout the day, which catered for a broad mix of abilities, from young or inexperienced horses to ones with more experience, knowledge and education, which created a great sense of accommodation. The classes were kept small with no more than three horses and riders in each, which meant that everyone had the opportunity to ask questions and concentrate fully on the advice and education that was offered.
Primmore Farm has some excellent facilities and boasts a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, whilst also being conveniently located on the outskirts of Taunton to make for a stress free drive (as we all know how stressful it can be moving horses). This made it a perfect venue for a Sunday rally.
Ed Hobbs from S B Equestrian did a great job of making riders feel welcome and offered everyone the opportunity to further their education, but have fun at the same time, through his experience and knowledge in the industry.I personally feel that Ed has a distinctive approach to teaching, whereby he encourages riders and horses to think for themselves in a hope that they are still able to develop and progress when he isn’t there to prompt. In my case, I have a horse that had surgery last year to correct Kissing Spine, which has meant that we’ve had to strip back to basics and start again. Ed has been a fantastic coach to get us going again, and I really feel like we’ve achieved something after every lesson, which always fills me with joy. My horse and I can both say that we thoroughly enjoyed our day out and are looking forward to the next rally!
