And into the winter! November 5th caused us some problems this year when fireworks were set off on the estate behind us and fired over the indoor school resulting in us having to stop lessons for the evening.. The police were called to notify the incident as it is unlawful to set off fireworks in this way. We apologise for the inconvenience caused to our clients that evening but safety of both horses and riders is of course always our first consideration.

Horses - Having been approached by one of our lovely friends and clients, Murphy was sold to go to his new home. He has settled in wonderfully and is totally loved so we are very happy for him.

Kimmy returned to Witham Villa in November as her foal “Vesper” was weaned. Vesper will stay at the stud to be with her other foal friends over the winter.

Witham Villa Special Events - we ran a well attended and enjoyed clinic with Kate Cowell, pole clinic with Alison West and Unaffiliated Dressage Competition.

Future Dates - next Kate Cowell clinic on December 15th, bookable via My Riding Life.

India Durman-Mills clinic on December 22nd , bookable via My Riding Life

Affiliated Dressage - India completed qualification for Elementary Gold with Nalla (Vanilla P) and did their first Medium together gaining qualifying points

Podium Potential Pathway - India and Eddie (Escade) attended their first training camp since being selected for this programme. Verity accompanied them. A great experience with sessions on riding and training, horse and rider nutrition, physio, saddle fitting, vet check, farrier check etc all aimed at enhancing competitive performance in the best way possible to benefit both horse and rider.

Horsebox - it was time for the annual MOT and service. It is essential to keep horseboxes in a state of good repair for the safety of the horses being transported and general safety for all concerned on the roads,