Rebecca Morris Equestrian

25/09/2023

9yr old coloured mare
Traditional x ID x TB 15.2h
Sadly looking for new 🏡 due to small children and wasted in the field.

Sally has been back in work for a few weeks.
Sally is trained to medium level with good walk pirouettes, simple changes and lateral work. Very trainable with a good brain.
Not a novice ride but could suit someone wanting to be competitive at Quest or Area Festival. May suit mother/ child share.
Can occasionally be cold backed when getting on but not when in regular work.
Jumping is not her fortè but with the right person could get better. Happy with pole work.
Good to hack in company. Will go in front or behind. Good in traffic. Has done beach and field rides.
Good to shoe, clip, teeth, vaccinations etc.
Can turnout on own or in a group. Very independent.
Very nice saddle and rugs would be included.
Looking for 8k ono but home more important.
Would consider loan locally (Pembs/ Ceredigion) or potentially horse share in Moylegrove.

Based nr Cardigan, West Wales
Pm for more info/videos/pics

27/08/2019

A judge must see so many different versions of this in a test! But what’s correct!?
The judge wants to see:
✅A clear loop in the rein, for 2 or 3 strides.
❌With no big change in the horses balance, speed, frame or stride.
🔑 The key to a good give and retake is your preparation!
🔑 Make sure before you actually perform the movement, apply the mini give, mini give - BIG GIVE manoeuvre. Where you do a couple of mini gives with either or both hands, to check you are in the balance you need.
🔑The mini gives are a secret between you and your horse, so they don’t need to be huge, but you both need to know they have happened!
✅ Make sure you always think of pushing your hand towards the bit, making a loop in the rein, without making your reins longer.
⭐️⭐️ Give and retakes should be part of every schooling session, like everything, if you do it all the time , you get better at it and so does the horse⭐️⭐️
I give and retake on everything from 4yr olds to advanced horses, it’s the ultimate test of self carriage!!

13/08/2019

is all about getting that activity!!
🧐Activity is when you contain all of the power you have created without going slower or covering anymore ground!
🤔You can make a horse more active at any level to help improve all kinds of things such as transitions, half halts, response, etc.
🍾Think of activity like shaking up a fizzy drink, but you are only going to let out some of the air, so all the bubbles cram in to a smaller space ready to go at any moment🍾
📦 When you are getting the horse more active, you are effectively putting all your power in to a smaller box, the horse moves quicker with more steps but covering less ground, and taking more weight behind. 📦
❓❓Can you contain your power!? ❓❓
🐎Give it a go - try riding a square in trot or canter, energise the pace coming out of the corner and then contain it through your half halts in the turns.
🐎Then see if you can keep the same same rhythm through out the whole square!
🐎Remember to chuck in a give and retake sometimes so you know if the horse is carrying himself or not!

20/07/2019

Dressage Olympian Kyra Kyrklund shares a simple solution to common balance problems with horses at any level.

17/05/2019

To improve accuracy in all your half passes…

Align your outside hip, inside hand and the bit with your destination letter in one straight line. (This will help you remember to use your inside rein as an indirect rein, not an open one.) Imagine this line, and you will always arrive at the proper destination in all your half passes, whether they are shallow or steep, at trot or canter. —Leslie Webb (Illustration by Sandy Rabinowitz)

28/04/2019

So proud of Sally today. First try at dressage. Was a bit green in first Prelim but still 67% and a 4th. Then she was a star gaining 73% and 2nd in P18. Chuffed to bits with her.
Also took Genal Nala Louise Harris tried so hard and had a 6th in the P18 and 5th in N27.
Thanks to Julia Morris for being super groom.
We are sharing wine to celebrate a successful day out 😝

27/04/2019

When your horse couldn’t be further away! Photo doesn’t do the steep hill justice. Danielle Fenrich you know my pain 🤪🤣🤣

24/04/2019

http://effectiveequestrian.blog/dressage-riders-training-pyramid/
Interesting read

Most dressage riders know the Pyramid of Training based on the German Scale that outlines the training progression of the horse. It outlines the basic areas that create the foundation for the training of the dressage horse. The training progression of the rider is often a bit of a mystery howeve

08/04/2019

Another lovely day for a hack

04/04/2019

Poor Willis is tired after 2 days of frost, sleet, snow and heavy rain. Not our best PSG which meant we finished 10th. Much better in the Inter 1 finishing 6th. Chuffed to bits with him. Thank to Julia Morris being super groom and to Helen Thompson and Tracy Maczka for coming to support 😄

27/03/2019

Sally feeling more enthusiastic about poles and jumping. Kept it very small but conquered the bounce. 🌟

26/03/2019

All to often we forget we have an outside!
🚗Remember your inside rein is the guide for the horse, a bit like a sat nav, it shows you where to go.
🚗Your Inside leg is like the accelerator, it’s in charge of getting you there - creating impulsion.
🚗Your outside rein and outside leg are like your steering wheel - they keep you running on your train tracks. 🚆
🚪If you forget to support the horse with your outside aids, it’s an open door for all your energy to escape out of!
Can you ride a square with out pulling back with your inside hand? 🤔

24/03/2019

Beautiful views from the school today. Makes the early morning worth it 🌞

19/03/2019

Today Sally learnt about jumping doubles. Took a few attempts but we got there in the end. Thanks Julia Morris for doing the poles and making the jumps bigger when I wasn’t looking! 🤪🙈

13/03/2019

Love where we live and love that our horses don’t mind wind 🌞💨💨💨

11/03/2019

Lovely ride on Newport Beach this morning with Willis and Sally. Our version of hydrotherapy! Julia Morris

10/03/2019

Had a fab morning judging the early classes at Little Mill EquestrianChampionships. Some super combinations and the juniors were fab. Well done to the champions. Hopefully the weather will stay fine for this afternoons competitors 😄

02/03/2019

Braved the rain and competed at Beacons Equestrian. Chuffed with a PB of 68% in Inter 1. Willis was so genuine in the sideways rain. 🐴💦💦💦☔️☔️☔️

01/03/2019

Great being part of BD Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Our coach to meet today is ... Rebecca Morris 😀

Based in Moylegrove, North Pembrokeshire. I have UKCC level 2 dressage qualification, BHS stage 3 and PTT and a Diploma in Equine Sports Massage. I have competed at Winter and National Championships. In 2007 I won the Young Rider Talent Spotting and was also short listed for the Young Rider European Team. In the past I have been a senior rider at Catherston Stud as well as managing a successful livery yard in Hampshire.

Currently I’m competing at Inter I on my mum’s horse Willis. I have a passion for helping riders achieve their goals through working on the partnership between horse and rider, developing skills but keeping it fun. I’m proud to be Welsh and would love to help riders represent Wales at big competitions. I enjoy working with riders of all levels, competitive or not.

Interesting fact:

I once met the Queen whilst looking after racehorse Teaforthree.

I own 9 Alpacas and sell products made from alpaca fleece. Why alpacas? After suffering many winters with cold feet riding the horses I researched the best product for keeping my toes warm. Alpaca socks were the answer.....and they work!!

25/02/2019

Willis enjoying his Bowen therapy treatment today with Andrew Phillips. So important to have these regular maintenance treatments to keep him in tip top condition.

14/02/2019

Willis enjoying the evening sunshine 🌞

09/02/2019

Started the very windy day riding Sally. As you can see we were sharing the school with the Gentle Giants-Shire Horses team. Fair play, she didn’t seem to mind!
Then off to Lluest equine centre, Aberystwyth University with Willis. Think we can safely say we needed the practice. PSG didn’t go to plan as Willis has his own idea on what was required. 🙈🙈🙈Managed to redeem himself with over 67% in the Inter 1. 😄

04/02/2019

I can now say I’m an official BD coach!Remember if you want to be on teams you need to train with a BD coach. Happy to travel to you or come to my base in North Pembrokeshire. Let’s get training😄
Here’s the link.........
https://bookwhen.com/bdwalesflexitraining/e/ev-sfcn-20190201000000

Welcome to Flexi-Training. You can book your chosen lesson here which is valid for 3 months. On receipt of your email, unique booking code and contact details you can book your lesson direct at a mutually convenient time. Your training will be recorded as BD training towards regional team selection....

01/02/2019

Super biomechanics session today from equipilates with Helen Williams. It’s so important to make sure we are in the correct position on our horses. Bonus that Helen Williams can give Pilates exercises to help strengthen those weak areas. Chuffed to bits with Sally. Big thanks to Louise Harris for hosting.

30/01/2019

Can’t beat where we live. So lucky! Fab training sessions this morning with Willis and Sally in the glorious sunshine 🌞🐴🌞

21/08/2018

Had a fab day today doing some filming with the s4c crew. Willis was fab and didn’t mind the cameras at all

14/08/2018

14/08/2018

Had the pleasure of riding Heather Robertson’s Yasmin in the ridden heavy horse.

Yasmin winner of the ridden class at Pembrokeshire County Show. Ridden by Rebecca Morris Equestrian

16/07/2018

Just returned from a fab weekend at the Welsh Championships. Due to Mum getting an injury I had the opportunity to compete Willis at the champs. Pleased to say 3 tests 3 wins! A102 and 2 at PSG. Unfortunately I could not compete in the championship class as I had not qualified Willis but I was still chuffed to have the highest % PSGs. Massive thanks to Julia Morris for the ride and driving and cooking etc. Also to Helen Thompson for being so supportive. Thanks also to Jason for the pics. 😄

03/06/2018

First Dressage competition back since my spinal surgery and what a great day it was. 2 Novice tests 70% and just under 68%. A first and second in my section. Ritz was so well behaved. Thank you to Elaine Longatano for doing all the driving and supporting.
Special well done to Danielle Fenrich for gaining 73+% in the Novice and getting the overall win. Student showing the teacher today!!