Trainer good with ex racers?

[jaynedge]

Can anyone recommend a trainer who is sympathetic to the ex racer's mentality and that won't charge me the earth for lessons?! I need help with Magic and ideally would like them to come to me if they can (I have an arena at home), but if not then someone hopefully in the South Edinburgh or South Lanarkshire area. Thank you!

[lisah]

Karon Carson is great - I will PM you her monile No. She has helped lots of ex racehorse owners and she also coaches quite a few of us and she has her own ex racehorse that I rehomed to her as VERY difficult and now they are out eventing successfully.

She does not charge the earth either and is a member of this club - we are looking at dates for her to run a clinic but I can not recommend her highly enough :-)

LisaH xxxxxx

[jaynedge]

Ooh thanks Lisa, that was good of you. I'll give her a ring and see how she is fixed time wise. I would definitely be interested in a clinic with her.

I so want to do the right thing by Magic and as is always the case it's not him thats the issue it's me!!! I haven't had lessons in a long time and have lots of bad habits that need sorting out. Magic himself seems willing enough, but I suspect I am giving him mixed signals and as a result he hasn't a clue in what I am asking for!

[honorarylili]

I'll second the recommendation of Karon. Even though I don't have an ex-racer, she's great with my horse. And she figures out how to speak Yank-ish and speaks slowly so's I can understand! tee hee

[eyesdontlie]

ha ha Dana!!!

another recommendation for Karon from me and eyes she just seems to understand them so well xxxx

[jaynedge]

Wonderful thanks everyone, I'm starting to feel a bit more positive now!

What a wonderful encouraging site this is ;D I'm a member on some other sites, who are less then helpful and really seem to have a downer on anyone who is trying to progress or ask for help!

[honorarylili]

That's why I like to be on this site - even though I don't have the right equipment (ie ex racer) nobody seems to mind and are just as friendly as if I did. Meanwhile I belong to loads of forums for LOTS of topics and none hold a candle to this lot of friendly folk.

[bingbong]

awwhhhhh your so sweet HL^^^^^^

does Karon travel does any one know or does she just do yous east enders folk?

[eyesdontlie]

I think she would travel you would just have to ask as I now she does get very busy depends how many horses she has in etc but she really is great always willing to help and give advice xxxx

[jaynedge]

Where is she based then? I don't mind taking Magic to her, but I think in the early stages it would possibly be better if she could come to me!

I'm going to give her a ring tonight, so hopefully she can come and sort me out! Failing which I'll be back onto Lisa and see if she can get me motivated!

[durafarm]

If you don't have any luck with Karon, I use Catherine Eardley. She travels to me in Allanton (near Carluke), and goes right down to ayrshire to teach. She's based in the borders (Lauder).

She's £30 per lesson, plus travel.

Catherine rides PSG level dressage, and spends a lot of her time competing down in England. She used to Event, and is very much a Thoroughbred lover with their tricky ways.

Drop me a PM if you want her number.

Cheers
Helen

[jaynedge]

I've heard of Catherine, so if I don't get any joy with Karon I'll certainly get her details from you, thanks.

[lisah]

I have not met Catherine but seeing the fantastic development with Helen and her lovely girl I would say she is also a great recommendation :-)

Karon does have a lovely arena and I am sure she would be happy for you to go to her - she is just outside Haddington near Whitinghame.

Jayne - my offer is there also but I am not an instructor so you would be better going for Karon or Catherine.

Lisa xxxxxxxx

[jaynedge]

Lisa,

Will email you, as I need to pick your brain over some snags and things!

Jayne
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