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"I have known
Demelza for a number of years and she has helped us with both schooling of our
ponies and horses as well as teaching my husband and girls. We have show
and competition ponies and Demelza does an excellent job at keeping the ponies
schooling up to ensure they continue to work correctly for the show ring and
also very importantly, safely for the children. She rides beautifully and
is sympathetic to the needs of each pony/ horse and always treats each one as an
individual , tailoring their work schedule accordingly. She is very
reliable and she also has enormous passion for what she does. I have
no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Demelza to anyone looking for a horse
to be produced for competition or as a rider seeking professional training at
any level."
Chrissie
Wheeler. Founder of The White Company and children compete nationally in showing
including HOYS and RIHS
"I taught Demelza in eventing’s different
disciplines. I remember her attitude was very serious and focused on her riding.
A real horsewoman. I considered her talented enough to make a very good career
in equestrian sport."
Arnaud Boiteau. Olympic 3day event team gold
medallist, Athens. 2004 and tutor at l’Ecole Nationale d’Equitation.
"I have trained
Demelza for the past 3 and a half years, with a break whilst she was away
training at the Cadre Noir. She produces her horses in a correct and educated
way having a tactful and patient approach. Her horses are always well turned out
and produced in a professional way. She is becoming an effective and successful
competition rider up to Medium Level. Her own horse is training well at Advanced
Medium and making good progress towards the higher levels. Her trainer in Saumur
was full of praise for her riding and dedication when I met him recently at the
CDI held there.""
Judy
Harvey, FBHS, FEI Dressage judge. International grand prix rider and former selector.
"When I first met Demelza I had a different
horse to the one I have now. After a few lessons Demelza soon realised that he
was not the right horse for me and did not suit what I wanted to do. With this
in mind I decided to sell him. Demelza helped me write the ad and was always
there for me through the whole selling process, helping me overcome the
anxieties you get when parting with a four-legged friend.
In 2008, without the help and patience of
Demelza, I would not have found and purchased my current horse, Ode. Demelza
tirelessly trailed the country with me trying out potential horses and her
knowledge and experience meant that I ended up with the right one. She now
trains Ode and I and is a fantastic teacher. I always look forward to my
lessons which are fun and varied and range from flatwork to jumping. Demelza
is a brilliant rider with the classical seat we all strive for and she is a huge
inspiration. She is full of great ideas and is kind, sympathetic and incredibly
supportive. Most importantly Demelza always has a smile on her face – what more
could you ask for?"
Nicky Partridge, Rider/competitor
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