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Alice Peternell, dressage rider up to Grand Prix level. Owner of AP Equestrian a competition yard ba
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Alice has considerable experience as a dressage trainer having produced riders and horses from Novice to Grand Prix (Including the more ‘grass-root’ amateur level which they enjoy doing too). Alice's training background provides a huge pool of techniques from which to draw upon when discussing specific horse or rider technical problems. Alice and her team get real satisfaction and pleasure from pr

oducing combinations at all levels and offer training of riders and horses at their premises. They can also look after your horse while you are away on a short or long term basis so that training is not interrupted. Horses can be stabled at the livery yard for training livery and concentrated courses. We also offer private tuition at AP Equestrian for visiting clients (However they do not provide dressage schoolmasters and tuition can only be given on clients’ own horses). All levels are welcome - if it's your flatwork you want to polish up, we can help.

07/09/2024

Busy week competing! Took Clare Jordaan's Sezuans Serenity and my own Noa Le to their first party last Saturday . Noa Le got 73% and just got a little enthusiastic in the canter! Carrot got a bit distracted by another horse calling so bit to wobbly. Megan Tucker rode Metallica for me and did a good job. Took same horses back for another go today and Bella ( Noa Le) finished her winter qualification at her 2nd show with a win. Carrot was so much better to gain 71% , she's such a sweet 4yr old. Quick dash home to swap horses and take Insanity back to do the PSG. He did a nice test to gain +69%

01/09/2024

Bit late posting but only just got my copy of H&H ! Nice write and picture from Bicton regionals

20/08/2024

happy with Sarah Hodgson's Bolero on Sunday gaining +74% Nov . Really feel his balance has improved recently and lovely comments from the judge. I survived the warm up on Newton D and then did a lovely test ! Vespasiano was also on form for medium win . Fingers crossed they keep it up for nationals in a few weeks time.

11/08/2024

Regional champion Vespasiano!
I'm over the moon with gaining another Regional title this weekend! Kate Pfistermuller's Vespasiano winning the elem yesterday. Then 2nd in the PSG on John Byfield's Insanity. So chuffed with all 3 boys last few days! There are so many people to thank- to my lovely owners who make this possible. Lee for making them look amazing and being such a great support. Steve Summerhill vets,Shelby and Glen Taylor for feet and backs. Carl for training and all my lovely home team regionals

01/08/2024

Two days at Hartpury regionals in the sunshine. First day Sarah Hodgson's Bolero found atmosphere slightly daunting and sadly got his tongue over the bit in the Nov. Some lovely parts once he settled and sorted out his tongue! He was such a good boy 2nd day to come 6th in a super hot prel class on +72% . For such an inexperienced horse I was very proud of how he coped and settled so well. Kate Pfistermuller's Vespasiano felt lovely and came 4th in the medium on +71% , a few little mistakes cost us a direct ticket but fingers crossed for a wildcard. Sadly he got a swollen leg on day 2 just before we got him ready for elem so had to withdraw. Nothing major just bad timing! Was great to spend some time with my lovely owners and watch some great tests. Thank you Lee for taking great care of the horses and making them look gorgeous and all the team at home.

22/07/2024

Good outing to Hunters yesterday with Newton D winning the Nov on 72% and Bolero close behind in 2nd. Newt did nearly bronk me off in the warm up but knuckled down to do a lovely test! Dillon ( Bolero) is coming on really well and now I need to keep everything crossed for regionals next week with him. Fourseasons Sienna was a bit sassy and not quite on same form as Friday. Don't think she appreciated 2 shows in a week!

21/07/2024

Good day in the hot sunshine on Friday at Prestige. Helen Lomas's Fourseasons Sienna winning the elem on over 71% and Vespasiano winning the med on 75% , unfortunately a few mistakes in the PSG with Insanity cost us a few too many marks to get 66% #

14/07/2024

Bit late posting last few competitions. Last week at Burrows Court started well with Newton D winning Nov qualifier on +77% and Bolero close behind on 75% , really pleased with both boys and then Fourseasons Sienna got +71% in the elem. Then I had 7yr old semi's at Hartpury with Vespasiano, he was a good boy but a massive discrepancy between the two judges over walk mark cost us dearly and anticipationHunters where Vespasiano won the medium on +72% so good practice for regionals.
in 1 change was expensive. Then onto

23/06/2024

Some nice photos of Insanity at Burrows Court yesterday

23/06/2024

The lovely Insanity , who is the complete opposite to his name 🤣 gaining +69% PSG yesterday to qualify for summer regionals. Few mistakes so room for more marks . Such a lovely boy, looking for a new home.

16/06/2024

Really happy with Newton D on winning form yesterday at Burrows Court gaining 2 × over 74% tests and managed to score a 10 !. He's sharp but so talented. Interesting conditions with torrential rain in the warm up to glorious sunshine during second test!

03/06/2024

Stunning PSG horse. 16.2hh 11yr old gelding by Johnson. Spy is a true gentleman . He's got the looks, temperament and ability. Successfully competing PSG and shows ability for piaffe and passage. 3 excellent paces. He's off the leg but not silly or spooky. He's lovely to handle, hack and the same at a competition. Super small tour, young rider or amateur's dream. looking for a new 🏡 as sadly his owner passed away. Substantial 🥕 for this adorable horse. Please pm for more details

02/06/2024

Lovely day in the sunshine competing at Hunters. Sarah Hodgson's Bolero was a good boy yet again to just be pipped into 2nd place on collectives in the Nov qualifier. Then John Byfield's Insanity 2nd in PSG. This is the first test we've done together so a few little blips. Such a lovely horse that someone will have loads of fun on as he's looking for a new home . Last but not least Kate Pfistermuller's Vespasiano felt much more confident at adv med to get 68.79% , still loads more to come from him. Thank you Lee for making them all look fab and Chloe

26/05/2024

Welcome to the world! Lexi had a lovely big c**t by Elastic at 2am this morning. 😍

20/05/2024

STAFF WANTED for immediate start - we need more staff to care for our lovely horses stabled at AP Equestrian... ideally a full time groom needed until the end of June, possibly longer for the right candidate. We would also love to hear from anyone who can do part time hours especially mornings and weekends. More details about AP Equestrian can be found on our website http://www.apequestrian.com Message for more details or call Alice on 07910729066

18/05/2024

Great to be competing in the sunshine again! Wednesday took Sarah Hodgson's Bolero to do his first Nov. He gained +71% with a few mistakes to come 3rd. So pleased with how he's coming on in a short time. Kate Pfistermuller's Lucia-A won her section of med qualifier and Vespasiano did his first adv med, few too many green mistakes to gain marks he's capable of but did do adv med 98 so quite a ask for 1st 1 !

21/04/2024

Stunning 8yr old broodmare by Johnson in foal to Elastic looking for new 🏡 Foal due in May '24 . Get 2 for 1 if you're quick! Beautiful mare , big moving . Bred a lovely foal last year . Elastic was 3rd at the World breeding championships " A really very talented and extremely elastic stallion " his first foals are in much demand. Pm for more details

20/04/2024

Super happy with Sarah Hodgson's Bolero today, winning both Prel tests on +73 & 74% . Great to be competing in the sunshine as well! Thank you Lee for making him look fab 👌

13/04/2024

Vespasiano felt amazing but a little hot yesterday at the Winter championships. So sadly got a bit spooked by a noise at 1 end which cost us dearly. He just wasn't as settled as his usual self, although still some lovely bits. His run up to the champs wasn't ideal with time out and only 1 practice run before in gale force winds! So missed a top ten placing this time. Fingers crossed everything runs smoothly now to show what he's capable of this summer as he's such a special boy . Thank you Lee for making him look gorgeous and Kate and David for being such supportive owners championships

10/04/2024

So chuffed with Sarah Hodgson's Bolero today. Won both Prel tests on +70 and +75% , couldn't be happier for our first outing together. Lovely comments from both judges 😁

28/03/2024

Fourseasons Sienna finished on 69% yesterday in elem qualifier just pipped by 1 mark on the collectives to finish 2nd. Managed to dodge the rain again too!

16/03/2024

Managed to dodge the showers yesterday at Hunters with all 3 ! Fourseasons Sienna felt good in her trot work but found medium canter on a circle a bit exciting in the elem. Lucia-A was calmer in the adv med but rider sat nav error was annoying 😑 Cynheidrefawr Creme de la Creme was great until he felt he needed to show more 2 tempis than required! So all in all not a bad day but lots to improve on ..onwards and upwards!

10/03/2024

Trip to Hunters on Wednesday with Fourseasons Sienna gaining points for elem summer regionals but some wobbly bits kept her marks down a bit. Cynheidrefawr Creme de la Creme then was good in the majority of PSG but uncharacteristic mistakes in changes was expensive! Lucia-A then got upset in the warm up with 2 horses getting a bit closer than she can cope with and launched upwards, had a few minutes to settle which wasn't quite enough! She then unfortunately showed more tension than I've had recently as went into racehorse mode! Managed to get qualifying marks so not dreadful but came away with plenty of homework!! riderpilatesclub

23/02/2024

Great outing on Wednesday despite the weather! Kate Pfistermuller's Lucia-A was on form and gained +75% in the medium qualifier and 73% advanced medium and Helen Lomas's Cynheidrefawr Creme de la Creme finished on 69% in the PSG. Really pleased with both and good start to summer qualification. Thank you Lee for making them look lovely and Tracey and Chloe for all your help.

17/02/2024

STAFF REQUIRED - we need more staff to care for our lovely horses stabled at AP Equestrian as we are looking forward to a busy season . We have Full Time, Part TIme and Apprenticeship positions available for the right candidates. Come and join us becoming part of our team looking after some amazing horses on a yard with top class facilities. More details about AP Equestrian can be found on our website http://www.apequestrian.com Message for more details or call Alice on 07910729066

10/02/2024

04/02/2024

Lucia-A on her way to winning med qualifier at Burrows Court yesterday and Fourseasons Sienna finished 2nd on 69% in the elem qualifier. I was pleased with both girls as Lucia was calmer and Sienna easily coped with stepping up a level! Thank you Tracey, Chloe and Miranda being great support crew for the day

20/01/2024

Yay! Vespa has more than made up for yesterday by becoming Regional champion today !

20/01/2024

19/01/2024

Well mixed emotions about my regionals so far ! Kate Pfistermuller's Lucia-A was turbo charged first day and showed too much tension in the medium. Came 3rd medium music and advanced medium music not good enough to qualify sadly but she settled as time went on so have to take something positive from that. Helen Lomas's Cynheidrefawr Creme de la Creme was hyper yesterday and didn't go his best in the Int 1 but came 4th. Better today and 3rd in the PSG. Then I'm cringing writing this Vespasiano was awful 😖 got really silly about the music and did about 20 changes..started on 8s in trot and finished on 4s in canter! He's never let me down before. Think the cold weather has got to all 3 a bit ! Onwards and upwards for summer I guess!! Thank you Lee for making them look fab and everyone keeping the yard going at home @

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AP Equestrian Ford Farm Stables, Hinton, SN14 8HG
Chippenham
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Super smart foal looking for new 🏡 at weening. Elastic x Johnson .

Kate Pfistermuller's Vespasiano back on winning form at Burrows Court on Wednesday. Qualification done for summer medium, now need to try adv med. Love him so much ❤️ thank you Becky for being a star and coming to help on your day off and Chloe #dressage #warmblood #stallion @riderpilatesclub @wowsaddles

Vespasiano having a practice run on Sunday before winter championships this week

Vespa feeling fab in training today 🙂

AP Equestrian has a couple of Full Livery spaces available. Great location being 5 mins from junction 18 of the M4, handy for both Bristol and Bath. Excellent facilities including a Indoor School, 60 x 20 outdoor arena, seperate lunge arena, covered walker, solariums, hotwash, autodrinkers & excellent hacking on doorstep. Also training and lessons available from GP Dressage rider based on site. Our website http://www.apequestrian.com has more details. PM, Email or give us a call to enquire.

Full Livery Space available at AP Equestrian. Message, Email or give us a call for more details!

Super 16.3hh 6yo Dutch gelding by Formidable looking for new 🏠. Successfully competed Nov with +70% scores. Working towards medium and started a change. He's got a good trainable temperament but can on occasions be excitable in hand when leading to field . He's got a very light mouth and lovely natural rhythm. Pm for more details of this talented boy

If you are looking for a full livery service in the Bath / Bristol area - AP Equestrian has a couple of vaccancies available. Situated 5 mins from Jnct. 18 of the M4 we have excellent facilities including an indoor school, 60x20 arena, lunge arena, solariums, hotwash, autodrinkers & excellent hacking on doorstep. Also training and lessons available from GP Dressage rider based on site. Our website http://www.apequestrian.com has full information. Please PM, Email or give us a call to enquire.

Rachel Blacker training with Alice Peternell at AP Equestrian. Dutch was definitely born to dance! #britishdressage #dressage

First outing of the year for Helen Lomas's Cynheidrefawr Creme de la crème and a good one ! Came 2nd in PSG in very good company . Thank you Carolyn for stepping in for show prep today and Natasha for help and support at the show #dressagetest #welshcobsofinstagram #fourseasonsstud #championshipprep #dressagepony

Clipping season started 🤣#prettypony #dressagehorses #

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AP Equestrian

Livery yard based just 5mins from M4 Jnct18, A46 between Bristol & Bath. Top class facilities incuding indoor school, horse walker, outdoor school, lunge arena, hot and cold wash box, secure tack room, rug room, good access to bridleways and hacking.