Debbie Moore Classical Dressage Trainer

31/07/2024

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17/07/2024

The recent ESNZ Dressage Conference (New Zealand) passed a rule change that nosebands are now optional in all levels of national competition.

14/07/2024

Understand Horses presents a webinar with social scientist Tamzin Furtado on the human challenges and coping strategies of keeping your horse on an imperfect livery yard (boarding barn/stables).

12/07/2024

SIMULATOR LESSONS
I will be teaching on the simulator on Saturday 10th August in the afternoon, Please contact me to book.
Venue: Quarry Farm Stables Lingfield RH7 6HT.
Come and check out your position and balance to improve your riding and be more comfortable for your horse.

04/07/2024

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18/06/2024

A GOOD POSITION is important for the comfort of your horse as well as allowing the rider to aid more effectively.
There are many things to consider for our horses comfort and well being. If everything is assessed and dealt with our horses have a good chance of staying sound and healthy for many years, as well as being a happy partner with us. Rider position is just one part of it.
Helping riders develop a good position and understanding of their own and their horses balance is very rewarding when I see them become a harmonious partnership.
Just a few days ago one of my clients said that her horse felt like it was floating and she had never felt so with her horse before. It was lovely to see them both smiling 😊. It inspired me to write this short post.
The horse gives us the neck and frame we want to see when it is aligned and in balance. Take time to build the correct foundation and then you can develop your level of training progressively with confidence and avoid stress.
Even if you only hack out, having a good position and understanding of how to balance your horse will make riding much nicer for you both.
Happy Riding

18/06/2024

SIMULATOR LESSONS
A few lessons available this Saturday afternoon, 22nd June. Please contact me to book.
Venue: Quarry Farm Stables Lingfield RH7 6HT.
Come and check out your position and balance to improve your riding and be more comfortable for your horse.

05/06/2024

I will be teaching on the simulator this Saturday , 8th June at Quarry Farm Stables and have a few spaces in the afternoon.
Please contact me soon if you would like to come.

04/06/2024

04/06/2024

Just had 2 super days watching Manolo Mendez working with horses and riders on his clinic at Dovecote in Oxford. I first saw Manolo in Munich in 2015 and have been fortunate to have seen him several times since then on his visits to England, all the way from Australia !
Manolo trains with such patience and kindness, it’s beautiful to see the trust and connection he develops with the horses. You can really feel the love and respect that he has for horses and nature. We need more trainers like him who will give horses the time and understanding that they need to be comfortable and happy.
Thank you to Emily at Dovecote for hosting his clinics and making us all feel so welcome.

20/05/2024

SIMULATOR LESSONS
Lessons on the simulator can make a big difference to your riding as I can help you improve your position and understand how to balance better and be more comfortable for your horse. It gives you a chance to develop the correct muscle memory and body awareness. When we ride, our balance and position has a huge effect on how our horse can move and respond to us. It’s important to take a holistic approach with our horses to give them the best chance of staying sound, comfortable and happy. Getting ourselves right is just part of it.
Please feel welcome to call if you have any questions and want more information.
I will be teaching at Quarry Farm Stables on Saturday 25th May and will post some more dates soon.
I can also do lessons on a simulator in Kingston occasionally on a Tuesday. Please let me know if you would be interested in a lesson there.
Thank you 😊

15/05/2024

Understand Horses presents a webinar with equine ethology and behaviour experts Lucy Rees and Samantha Couper discussing and analysing wild and feral horse behaviour.

08/05/2024

Is it possible horses have color preferences? Does your palomino prefer purple, your Trakehner turquoise, your mare mauve? Can horse owners ever know?

03/05/2024

STABLING AND BOX REST SURVIVAL GUIDE

How can we improve a horse’s quality of life when stabled or on box rest?

There is increasing concern within the equestrian industry about how horses are housed and managed. Confinement and isolation goes against the horse’s natural instinct for movement, social interaction and to graze for much of their day. When horses are stabled for long periods of time this can have a significant impact on their physical health and lead to frustration, boredom, anxiety and ultimately stress.

Unfortunately, many horse owners don’t have the opportunity to turn their horse out as much as they would like, and vets may recommend box rest when a horse injured or unwell. So how can we optimise the stable environment to improve the horse’s quality of life?

On 7 May I will be presenting an online webinar looking at stable management – offering advice, insights and practical tips to enhance the well-being of your horse when stabling is necessary.

You can find out more information and book your place here: https://www.understandhorses.com/stabling-and-box-rest-survival-guide-webinar-07-may-2024

24/04/2024

NEXT SIMULATOR LESSON DATE
SATURDAY 25th MAY
Places available from 2pm
Venue : Quarry Farm Stables
RH7 6HT
For more details and to book please contact me on
07739 181050

22/04/2024

Dressage is not abusive.
It’s a kind and ethical training.
Dressage is not flashy.
It’s about correct posture and spinal alignment.
Dressage is not exhausting.
It's about lightness and motivation.
Dressage is not about getting fast results.
It is quiet and humble.
Dressage is not about external validation.
It’s an art.
Dressage is not for building up your ego.
It’s a journey of self-discovery.
Dressage doesn’t wear out the joints.
It keeps your horse fit until old age.
Dressage doesn’t shut down the horse or cause anxiety.
It is about a human and a horse connecting on a deep level, from heart to heart.
When riding is abusive, flashy, exhausting, promises fast results, used to get external validation, needed to build up your ego, wears out the joints, and causes shut down or anxiety, it’s not dressage!

15/04/2024

Some great feedback from Lyn recently. This is why I love my job!

NEXT SIMULATOR LESSON DATE
SATURDAY 25th MAY
Places available from 2pm
Venue : Quarry Farm Stables, RH7 6HT
For more details and to book please contact me on 07739 181050

14/04/2024

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN EQUINE WELFARE STEWARD?

If you are interested in improving equine welfare in competition there is an opportunity to join a fantastic team of volunteer Equine Welfare Stewards to cover shows and events across the country.

The Equine Welfare Stewarding team are building a large group of volunteers to cover shows/events across the country. All training and support will be provided. The British Horse Society will be assisting the team with training focused on motivational interviewing skills and fat scoring horses and ponies.

If anyone would like to discuss anything not included above, or if you would like to join the group, please email [email protected] for more information.

Any shows/events that would like to apply to have a welfare presence should also contact the above email.

This is an amazing initiative – I will be joining in the training and helping whenever I can!

17/03/2024

NEXT SIMULATOR LESSON DATE
SATURDAY 13th APRIL
Places available in the afternoon.
Venue : Quarry Farm Stables
RH7 6HT
For more details and to book please contact me on
07739 181050

26/02/2024

Compassionate Training for Today's Sport Horse - online course - horse riders - horse owners - equine professionals - videos - horse trainer

23/02/2024

Exploring the intersection of equine training & wellness since 2012.

23/02/2024

14/02/2024

SIMULATOR LESSONS
Lessons on the simulator can make a big difference to your riding as I can help you improve your position and understand how to balance better and be more comfortable for your horse. It gives you a chance to develop the correct muscle memory and body awareness. When we ride, our balance and position has a huge effect on how our horse can move and respond to us. It’s important to take a holistic approach with our horses to give them the best chance of staying sound, comfortable and happy. Getting ourselves right is just part of it.
Please feel welcome to call if you have any questions and want more information.
I will be teaching at Quarry Farm Stables again on TUESDAY 27th FEBRUARY and SATURDAY 16th MARCH.
I will also be doing a day on a simulator in Kingston soon, please let me know if you would be interested in that as places will be limited.
Thank you 😊

13/02/2024

11/02/2024

https://www.understandhorses.com/understand-anxiety-fears-and-phobias-in-horses-webinar-05-mar-2024

01/02/2024

Horses: Are We Finally Seeing the Seeds of Change?

We are pleased to see more and more people questioning the status quo of the horse training and competing world in regards to horse welfare and true riding skill.

We see a move towards education and whole horse/whole rider knowledge based on evidence and research.

Some of the essential, but long neglected, areas of horsemanship include understanding equine behavior, how horses learn, equine biomechanics, light contact, rider balance and skill to name just a few.

There are no short cuts or quick fixes that will address underlying gaps in the knowledge, care, training and management of horses for preserving welfare and long term performance.

Choose your role models carefully. Question often. Learn to read horses physically, mentally and emotionally.

This is the future of horsemanship.

Equitopia's membership program and online courses have been developed specifically to guide owners and equine professionals on these protocols and philosophies.

Join us today and experience the benefits for you and your horse

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28/01/2024

GORGEOUS ALFIE made my day yesterday as he has made a super recovery from a potentially fatal injury last July.
He has come back better than ever. He has such a lovely personality and always makes us smile. Well done to Alice, his owner, for getting through a difficult time. They have a very special partnership and a real bond. Lovely to see them having fun together again. 💕