It was a very good day for team FFEQ at Harrogate EC.  K2 came out and jumped a fantastic round, just to have a pole due to rider error. Atlas was the star of the show, jumping three fantastic clear rounds to place 5th and qualify for the National Championships in August! So happy with the team, improving on every outi...

It was an educational day at Willow Banks in the Discovery 2nd Rounds. Unfortunately we didn't come away with the qualifying tickets, but Daisy, Atlas and K2 are improving every time they enter the ring.  An unlucky fence for each horse kept them out of the second round, but their first rounds were class. Roll on Harrogate next weekend!

It was a great trip to Vale View EC for Firs and Feathers Equestrian. K2 gained his last Discovery double clear for this year also picking up 3rd place, meaning that both him and Atlas have qualified for the Discovery Second Rounds!  Atlas jumped really well, just picking up some unfortunate faults in his classes. Now to get both boys on form&...

It was a very good weekend in the office for Firs and Feathers Equestrian for both our more experienced horses and our youngsters. The weekend started with Atlas jumping the Discovery and Newcomers, picking up a double clear and top 5 placing in the Discovery.  Then on Sunday we took our 4 year old Stallion, Que Balou GF out to his f...

A quick trip to Arena Uk for the British Showjumping Spring Championships. Daisy and Atlas jumped two class rounds in both the Discovery and Newcomers, picking up a fantastic 2nd place in the Discovery. The Newcomers was very technically built, meaning there were very few clears. Unfortunately Atlas was one of many who lowered a pole, putting him j...

It was a successful weekend for Harry and Daisy riding Ultimate and Atlas. On day 1, harry jumped two steady rounds for 6th place. A great experience for both him and Ultimate with it being Harry's first affiliated competition. Daisy and Atlas jumped double clears in the Discovery and 105, coming away with a 2nd and 5th place. On day 2, Harry ...

Firs and Feathers Equestrian were invited to the Birmingham NEC this weekend as part of Forces Equine Two of our riders, Dylan Hinton and Daisy Williams were invited to speak on the inspirational stage as part of Forces Equine to talk about their equine careers so far and how they balance their lives being either part of the Forces or having family...

We travelled to Forest Edge Arena to compete in their British Showjumping competition. We took Atlas and Ultimate and competed in the Discovery and 105. Ultimate jumped a fantastic double clear in the Discovery for 5th place, whilst Atlas used his rounds in the Discovery and 105 as educational rounds to get back into the ring. It was a great t...

Lisa and Daisy dusted down their hunting gear and drove Ultimate and Everest to the Leicestershire countryside for the Readyfield Bloodhounds meet which was hosted at the beautiful Prestwold Hall. Prestwold Hall is set in 2,500 acres of Parklands and manicured formal Gardens with its original steeplechase fences, which we were fortunate enough...

We hosted our second Pole and Gridwork Clinic here at FFEQ with great success. Everyone had a wonderful day, the sun was out, coffee was flowing and the cakes were to die for. We had a good selection of horses and riders of all ages and abilities join in. Our Clinics are designed for everyone, no matter what you o...

Firs and Feathers were very excited to get a delivery of new jumps from our wonderful sponsors, PolyJumps. It took us no time at all to start unwrapping and building them. We are looking forwards to start training over them in the next few days.  Everyone here feels privileged to be working with the incredible tea...

Lisa and Daisy took Ultimate and Atlas to a training show at Elms farm, Lisa and Ultimate jumped two lovely rounds for a win in each class with Daisy and Atlas also jumping two super rounds coming away with a 3rd and 4th placing. We are delighted with how both horses jumped and cannot wait to get them out more as the y...

For the first trip Cross Country schooling in 2023, we went to the lovely Bridge House farm in Gosberton. Both Everest and Atlas were on top form and jumped around impeccably, taking on a selection of the novice jumps, from trakehners and palisades to their more challenging advanced fences such as tables, bullfinches, corners, owl holes, and h...

We were lucky enough to be invited to join the South Wold Hunt at the beautiful Dalby Hall in Spilsby, a short drive from our base here at Firs and Feathers Equestrian.  It was Ultimates first time in the field and he loved it, galloping around the countryside. Everest was an absolute angel, taking everything in his stride. It was only hi...

To further his education, we took Kerel (Everest) to Frampton for his first time in the field. The South Wold were very welcoming, helping to show Daisy and Everest the ropes. He was perfect amongst the hounds and across country, taking everything in his stride as if he'd been there before. We are excited to see what the remainder of the season hol...

It was an exciting trip to London International Horse Show for the team at Firs and Feathers Equestrian. It was Dylan's second time competing at this prestigious show, but his horse, Atlas, has never competed at a venue like this before.Dylan piloted him fantastically around the course, picking up a top 10 placing.It was a great team effort to make...

Daisy, Atlas and Billy travelled to the British Showjumping National Championships. Atlas competed in two classes, a Discovery and the Novice Masters. He jumped amazingly in both, picking up a top 10 placing in the Discovery out of a large class. In the Novice Final, an unfortunate misjudgement kept them out of the second round,...

Daisy and Bermudez BDA made the long journey to to the Hickstead Elite final after gaining qualification earlier on in the year. They jumped a fast round to become Hickstead Elite Champions 2022. Very proud of this combination jumping so well at this prestigious venue. 

Tpr Dylan Hinton was called up at the last minute to represent the British Army at the prestiges Royal Windsor Horse Show. Having just come off of a Military exercise Daisy had the horse prepped and ready with the lorry packed and they were off.  It was a huge class with national and international riders, Ultimate jumped a super...