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Expertise
I have extensive experience with the training of young horses and the retraining of older horses for pleasure and dressage. I specialise in retraining Standardbreds for pleasure and dressage. I can also help with problems with behaviour and nutrition.
Experience in the area
I have trained many horses to a high level of dressage. I teach riders and train horses professionally, specialising in retraining of Standardbreds.
Education/Credentials
Over 25 years of living, breathing horses.
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| Heather | 11/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Good Morning: Thank you for getting back ..... |
| Michelle | 10/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your quick response. I ..... |
| Karen | 09/29/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| ellie | 09/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thankyou : ] |
| Jennifer | 09/08/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your answer, it has ..... |
Recent Answers from Leigh Lovell
2009-11-18 OTTB with back legs crossing?:
The movement you've described is not normal of any horse! It could be a muscling issue, but I seriously think that there is a veterinary issue behind it. Please ask your vet to check your horse
2009-10-24 colt kicking:
Hi Jo, That's a pretty serious problem that needs to be addressed quickly. Unfortunately, it's also a lengthy topic that can't be answered in a short email. Try having a look at these two videos
2009-10-10 excessive sweatting on cob horse:
Hi Geraldine, Under normal circumstances a horse should not sweat like that after 5 or 10 minutes of walking. Even if he had an excessively heavy winter coat he shouldn't be in that condition after
2009-10-07 Weanling colt:
Hi Michelle, It's not really advisable for any foal to grow up without at least 1 other horse to 'teach it the ropes'. Do you have any friends/neighbours who have nice natured horses you could agist
2009-09-28 Bolting on mounting:
Hi Karen, Your only solution is expert help. You've completely lost your nerve (and with good reason!)but iron nerves are essential in working with youngsters. I would find a GOOD/KNOWLEDGEABLE
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