Just wondering who is going to this???? I'm hoping to go but have promised to spend weekend with other half. So I need to convince him that enough nice people are going to make it fun for him. Obviously by "nice" you have to be less of a boring horse person than I am!
Details I've just copied and pasted from the IHDG....
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The 3rd Natural Horse Gathering at Brinkworth near Swindon, Wiltshire on Sunday 11 September 2005
A day of demonstrations, lectures, networking and learning. Advice, information and ideas from more than 65 horse professionals and businesses specialising in natural methods.
Sponsored by :
natural HORSEMANSHIP magazine the British and international magazine for those willing to walk a mile in their horses' hooves.
Positive Horsemanship trainers, training aids and creating equine living space
Demeter Grassland Management holistic pasture management with Garry Holter visit his stand and listen to his lecture at 12.15pm.
A taster of some events of the day:
Meet Jayne Lavender watch a demonstration lesson from the vivacious and infectiously positive Australian horse trainer at 11am in the Main Arena
Meet Saucy Night the first shoeless racehorse to win races in the UK will be put through his paces in the Main Arena at 3pm visit his trainers and carers on the Equine Health Centre stand and learn how Saucy recovered from two front tendon injuries and poor race performance to become a winning National Hunt racehorse.
Meet the Falcon - Take home a picture of you and your friends with a beautiful hawk, courtesy of Andy Sloan.
Also: lectures and roundpen/arena demonstrations on confident riding, McTimoney chiropractic, Equine Bowen Therapy, holistic therapies, Balance saddling system, French classical dressage, natural horsemanship for kids, clicker training, Mongolian massage and more. Many trainer/practitioner stands with horses to meet!
Delicious food from Ethical Eats, Vowley Farm, Wallingtons Bakery and Rosemary Tuck.
Exhibitors include:
Torsion treeless saddles
Enjoy Riding Programme for confident riding from Caroline Putus
The Balance Saddling System
Barefoot Equine Management Association
The College for Natural Equine Studies - Cathy Tindall
Hempish - hemp products including bodycare, food, clothes and bags.
Equine Breathing Technique - for chronic ailments, behaviour problems & building stamina.
Forever Living Products - using Aloe for healing and health
Verm-X - natural worm expeller
The Equine Health Centre and Simon Earle Racing - home of Saucy Night, the first winning shoeless racehorse - see him in action in the Main Arena.
Applied Equine Podiatry - KC La Pierre's method - Justine Jenkins
The Whole Hoof Ltd - Erica Lynall with Dr Cook bridles & Chiron.
Equine Insights Magazine positive reinforcement
Natural Horse Management - Alicia Mitchell - wild horses and natural management.
Charlie's Products
Mind Body Mastery - Derek Clark, Olympic coach, hypnotherapist and NLP Master Practitioner - Develop Unshakeable Confidence! seminars & private sessions.
Simple System Feeds forage based feeds for top performance and improved condition and behaviour
Riding with Finesse Beautiful, subtle French Classical dressage blended with natural training methods, presented by Annabelle Harling & Mark Stanton and horses.
Bioforce Equineem natural fly repellent, Equiessence flower essences, Echinacea drops for horses
Cosmas Organic Supplies Ltd medicinal quality herbs, macerates, carrier oils, essential oils and hydrolats
Equessence Equine Holistic Massage
Free 'n' Easy Saddle Company fully adjustable saddles
McTimoney Chiropractic Association chiropractic for horses
Laughing Horses Jules McInnes with horse and rider training, dressage and hypnotherapy
Positive Horsemanship Vanessa Bee with trainer clinics, training aids, certification courses and more.
Pet Connection clicker training
Tahitian Noni Juice for immune system and all-round health
Holistic Riding with Wendy Price overcoming fear in riding or embracing equine emotions
Demeter Grassland Management managing your pasture in a holistic manner with grassland expert and NHG sponsor Garry Holter.
Mares horse charity
Western Riding UK information on Western riding and training for all
Equine Market Watch Sanctuaries case studies and information on markets, fairs and auctions & rehabilitation using natural horse methods. Cards, clothing, horse beads etc on sale.
Central Horse News Central England's favourite horse events magazine with a display stand and coverage of the Horse Gathering.
Andy Sloan and his Hawk very popular at the NHG in 2004, meet Andy's beautiful hawk and take home a picture of you and your friends with the hawk.
Jayne Lavender well-known Australian horse trainer, presented by Positive Horsemanship - watch her demonstration lesson at 11am
Marie Rigby, Thinking Horses ridden training
Sue Gardner, Learning the Language of Horses focusing on trailer loading techniques
Liz Morrison, Positive Riding harnessing the power of the mind for riders
Ruth Levy-So, Holistic Equestrian - compassionate and gentle solutions to equestrian problems
Equine Bowen Therapy - Beth Darrall & Samantha Legg - have a taster session.
Healing Animals.org animal healing with Liz Whyter
Animal Communication - Holly Davis and Elizabeth Parish
Flying with Horses - Leanna Milward - Quantum Vibrational Kinesiology, personal development, energy healing.
Holistic Therapists - Aromatics, herbs, magnets.
Bioflow Magnets - natural pain relief
Equine Shiatsu Association & info on School of Equine Shiatsu
Rowan Energy Therapies - Di Welch - Radionics
Equi-health- Magnotherapy, flower essences, herbal remedies, aromatherapy, protective boots & saddle pads
Equine Touch UK - Equine Muscle Release - taster sessions available.
Homoeopathic Vet - Edward de Beukelaer
Pure Bliss organic animal products including essential oils and herbs
Photonic Therapy
Until 5 September: Advance tickets 6.50 adult (3.00 child, 18.00 family) available online from
http://www.vowleyfarm.co.uk/Horse%20Gathering%202005.htm
Or by phone/email 01793 852 115.
After 5 September tickets available on the gate:
Tickets 8.00 adult, 4.00 child, 22.00 family.
BRINKWORTH HOUSE is situated on the B4042 between Wootton Bassett and Malmesbury, easily reached off the M4. For map click here or search www.multimap.com with postcode: SN15 5DF
We look forward to seeing you there