I’ve just had the ride of my life: I’d be better calling it having a canter round the Palace Grounds. This horse is the classiest gentleman I could wish for, and when I think about his huge heart and eagerness to please it just makes me want to cry. Smokie has just jumped the easiest clear round an ENORMOUS 3* track at Blenheim Palace. I know I’m sitting on a real one when I can come back so comfortably. He’s only 8, and my word he’s going to grow into something EVEN MORE special… Thank you to the team that support me: my girls at home keeping things ticking; and my wonderful sponsors, supporters and friends. @spaldinginternationalsaddles @franklinbillard @equimaging @westvilletherapyunits. It was wonderful to walk down to the start box and see my new 1 week old niece Olivia for the first time- there to cheer me on with bro, Emma & little Thomas, who’s already trying to nick my ride… Made my day even more special. #Imsolucky
- Fiona DavidsonEventer / Trainer
I have ridden horses all my life, and our base is now Vale View Equestrian in Leicestershire, with facilities that are out of this world for producing my lovely horses, and the results are shining through right across the board, showing my horses are settled, happy, and able to work every aspect of their competition needs! Read more...
Jess StoreyYard Manager/ Competition GroomJess joined the team as a trainee back in 2020! Apart from a very short stint spreading her wings, she quickly decided that we really were the family she wanted to be a part of!! I hope Jess will be my Jackie Potts, as she treats the whole team as her own family, and keeps the cogs turning smoothly- even during our tough times!!
Bryonie EllisApprenticeBryonie is our wonderful Apprentice, and despite her diminutive size, she is definitely mighty!! She shows such commitment to the team and is a such wonderful and critical part of our family.
Monica LeggettMonica is the newest member of FDE, and is proving to be a great help in every aspect of our yard life. Her wonderful positive attitude; her capability in the yard and on a horse is a very welcome addition to the FDE family!!