Oxfordshire
A F Dressage
Mr Andy Fitzpatrick
21 Westbrook Way
Wombourne
Wolverhampton
South Staffs
WV5 0EA
Mobile No: 07866 631107
Home Tel:
Email: potocky@aol.com
Website: www.andyfitzpatrickdressage
Years Experience Teaching: 40
Years Experience Riding: 45
Qualifications: BHSII, TTT Senior Instructor
Current Teaching Level: Up to GP
Involved in Classical Equitation and training since: 1987
Taught by: Arthur Kottas, Charles De Kunnffy, Herwig Radnetter, Klaus Balkenhol
Influenced by: The above
Familiar with the teachings of the following:
- Podhajsky
- Decarpentry
- Wynmalen
- Seunig
- Oliveira
Other Authorities:
Schoolmasters: No
Base and Facilities: No
Indoor or Outdoor Arena: Yes
Willing to Freelance: I do freelance
Willing to Travel Abroad: Yes. Have taught in USA, NZ and Ireland
Insurance: NFU
Complaints: None
Interpretation of "Classical": Classical is the way of working with the horse, to enhance his physical and mental wellbeing. It is the way to help him find the means to improve upon what nature has already given to amplify the gaits and to do so without force. It also entails educating the rider to first find balance on a moving horse and then to refine the aiding as far as possible.
Agreed to the CRC Charter: Yes
West Barn Equine
Miss Katie Kirkpatrick
West Barn
Tiffield Road
Gayton
Northamptonshire
NN7 3HH
Mobile No: 07920 578088
Home Tel: 01604 859756
Email: ktlu_@hotmail.com
Website: www.westbarnequine.co.uk
Years Experience Teaching: 5
Years Experience Riding: 20
Qualifications: None, all classical based learning.
Current Teaching Level: Beginners to advanced
Involved in Classical Equitation and training since: 2013
Taught by: Manolo Mendez, Arthur Kottas, Nuno Cavaco, Philippe Karl
Influenced by: Nuno Oliveira (for his influential work), Manolo Mendez (for his kind and holistic approach to training), Arthur Kottas (Classical from a FEI Dressage Judge perspective), Nuno Cavaco (For the Classical in-hand movements), Philippe Karl (For flexions and lightness), Colonel Carde (another French influence of 'lightness'), Jean Luc Cornille (for the science of collection), Marijke de Jong (for the in-hand suppling work), Jenny Rolfe (for the breath energy and bond), Sylvia Loch (for the introduction of weight aids), Antoine de Pluvinel (for the introduction of shoulder in for suppleness), François Baucher (for his work with flexions, jaw and poll)
Familiar with the teachings of the following:
- Podhajsky
- Oliveira
Other Authorities:
Schoolmasters: Not currently
Base and Facilities: No
Indoor or Outdoor Arena: Yes
Willing to Freelance: Yes, this is my main work
Willing to Travel Abroad: Yes
Insurance: Fully insured
Complaints: None
Interpretation of "Classical": Classical is the training of the horse to make him lighter in the hand, more weight carried on the hind leg, and all taught with by a kind and mindful rider, who wants to get the best from their horse. The horse's body should be healthier and his mind should be at ease with the work.
Agreed to the CRC Charter: Yes