I’m excited to announce more clinics for the rest of 2020 and into the new year! Please get in touch to book in. All clinics will be hosted at Mendip Plains. October 10th and 31st November 7th and 29th December 12th and 29th January 9th and 23rd February 17th and 27th To book please visit: http://www.mendipplainsec.co.uk/clinics.asp…
I am really looking forward to getting out coaching and seeing everyone, now lockdown measures have been lifted and eventing is set to start. This is my provisional clinic list: 27th June Rabson Manor XC training4th July Rosamund Green XC training11th July Larkhill XC training12th July Mendip plains SJ or XC training25/26th July Larkhill XC…
We had a great couple of days at Hartpury International with Total Belief in the CCI4*S. Her test felt great and I was really pleased with our performance, to score 26.6 and be right up there after the first phase. The cross country was a decent track and she felt awesome until we unfortunately got…
A busy weekend at Wilton Horse Trials. On the Saturday, I took Total Darkness (Ted), who put in a lovely test to lead his novice section on a score of 23. We decided the ground wasn’t quite right for him to jump this time so saved him for another day. Total Freedom (Juno) put in…
A promising day for Team Keen at a very hot Barbury International Horse Trials☀ I was competing both of Margaret Cuffs horses, Barrison and Leaping Lord. Barrison scored a 26.8 on his first time out which is very promising. Unfortunately, he went onto tense up in the main arena, resulting in two fences down which…
Farley Hall Horse Trials is fast becoming one of our favourite Team Keen events. The organisers do an amazing job and go above and beyond, thank you so much for putting on such a great weekend. All our horses put in good performances. Leaping Lord, owned by Margaret Cuff, did a 33 dressage, had an…
Team Keen had a good weekend all round at Ascot Under Wychwood. First up (video below) was 5YO Total Freedom, who did a nice test and jumped her socks off for a fabulous double clear. Willows Saviour owned by Margaret Cuff was back out for his second ever event (in his previous career he was…
Team Keen had a good weekend overall at Pontispool ? Quintessential did a really lovely test in the Novice and probably one of her best to date. However, this didn’t seem to get reflected in her mark but she still remained competitive. She was quite feisty in the showjumping which lead her to have an unfortunate…
Our latest event was Tweseldown with two young homebreds. First up was 6YO Quintessential in the Novice. Her test was super and right up there in terms of scoring. In the showjumping we had an annoying pole but a good round. Then onto the cross country, where I felt she was going better than ever,…
Total Belief had a great event at the Dodson & Horrell Chatsworth International Horse Trials CCI-S4*. In the dressage she was so rideable and really on side throughout, I thought she could have scored in the late 20s but still got a very respectable 32.7, with a few bits for me to go away and…
Our lovely 5YO homebred Total Freedom learning the eventing game very nicely and coming 2nd in her 100 section at Moreton Morrell?Just adding 0.4 to her dressage score of 24.8 – love this little mare ?? Horse Scout . Racesafe Equestrian . Point Two . Saracen Horse Feeds . Readysupp Ltd . Mackenzie & George…
Great weekend at Withington Horse Trials with two lovely horses both owned by Total Equestrian Construction. On Saturday Total Belief (April) was in the Advanced class – her first run at this level this season. What an awesome mare she is, doing a smart test for 31 (even with me forgetting which way I was…
Brilliant weekend at Bicton Arena – one of the favourite Team Keen events. Quintessential (Chilli) did her second novice class and went really well. She had a couple of green moments in probably the most challenging test she has done so far, but scored a very respectable 31. We had an unlucky pole in the…
Great run at Burnham with Total Belief in the OI. She felt mega in all three phases and jumped a lovely double clear, although I did take her steady cross country. Next stop Withington Advanced ?? Total Equestrian Construction . Gatehouse Hats . Saracen Horse Feeds . Readysupp Ltd . Point Two . Racesafe Equestrian .…
A great day at Larkhill with lots going on in the Team Keen camp! I had an exciting event with three lovely Total Equestrian Construction horses. First up was 6YO Total Miracle in the BE100. He did a stunning test to score 25, sadly he struggled with the show-jumping on the slight slope, being big…
A good day at the office for Team Keen at Portman. Leaping Lord, owned by Margaret Cuff, was sadly a bit tense in the dressage, had an unlucky pole, but then finished up with a good steady clear cross country. Total Darkness carried on his run on good form. Scoring 27 in the dressage with…
Lovely Chilli scores her first win of the season at Goring 100 ??? Making our less than ideal route choice through Reading town centre totally worth it! Big shout out to all of Team Keen for all their super work keeping the show on the road ?? Total Equestrian Construction . Saracen Horse Feeds . Readysupp…
Total Belief had a pretty good day at Gatcombe Horse Trials in her first AI of the 2019 season – although there are always things to work on! A nice test with a little bit of tension at the start causing one mistake but still scored a competitive 30.2. We then went onto have two down showjumping which…
A busy couple of days for Team Keen at Tweseldown in typical March eventing weather, quite windy! On Thursday we had Quintessential (Chilli) and Total Miracle (Leo) in the BE100. Leo felt great and put in a solid performance for 7th place in the 100. Chilli was also on good form, but had an unlucky…
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Apprentice position to start immediately. On-site accommodation available Chance to bring own horse, train with us and compete during work hours Use of all our equestrian facilities Amazing opportunities to travel to events in the UK and Europe Livery and feed included Opportunity to go on HGV apprenticeship scheme We really try to give our…
We headed to Bicton for the last Team Keen event of the season. On board we had Barrison and Leaping Lord owned by Margaret Cuff and our working pupil Leah and her horse King, all contesting the CIC*. Barrison was first up and tried really hard in his test to get a solid score in…
We had an extremely soggy outing to Calmsden on Saturday with Margaret Cuff’s two horses – Leaping Lord and Barrison and our apprentice Leah was also competing. Both my horses are still relatively new to the team and I was pleased with our day. Barrison did a 29 dressage, one down show-jumping and nice steady…
We headed up to Osberton with Total Equestrians Quintessential III in the 5 year old Championships and Midnight Chill, owned by Clare White, in the 6 year old Championships. Quintessential was first up and started as we meant to go on in the dressage. In the arena, she felt really relaxed and on side, doing…
We headed down to South of England for quite a wet weather weekend, but all the Team Keen horses went well. The two five year olds where up first in the BE100. Total Miracle went nicely in the dressage and show-jumping, but I decided not to run him cross country this time. He has been…
I am incredibly lucky to have the wonderful William Carey supporting me with his photography, he always gets the most amazing shots of the horses when we’re out competing. William recently did a yard shoot with us and shot so many lovely pictures, but this one of Ted and Juno has my absolute favourite. https://williamcareyphotography.com/…
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A slightly quieter weekend for Team Keen at Gatcombe as we only had the two horses competing, compared to the nearly full house at Sapey! Our apprentice Leah Bentley was in the novice on Friday with her horse King. They put in a great performance, with a good test, unlucky pole and lovely clear cross…
Team Keen headed to Sapey with no less than 7 horses. A full on day, but it was well worth it. First up was Midnight Chill in the novice. He is becoming so consistent at this level and picked up another 6th place (3rd in a row!)! I am really pleased for his owner Clare…
We made the trip down to East Sussex with three young horses for Firle Horse Trials. It was well worth the trip! With all of them finishing in the top 10 and jumping fantastic double clears. Total Miracle really impressed me, as he is continually improving and always willing to learn. He did a sweet…
Hartpury was Team Keens mid season aim and it didn’t disappoint with our two lovely home-bred horses. Total Belief (April) was contesting her first CIC***. In the dressage she was really super, staying relaxed and focused. As an 8 year old she is very new to this level and I couldn’t have asked for more…
Wilton is always a great event and this year was no different in the brilliant sunshine. We had four Team Keen horses attending on Saturday, including our working pupil Leah Bentley. Total Miracle was having his first run in a BE100. He is a very big, growing five year old, with lovely long legs and…
Working pupil position to start immediately. On site accommodation available Chance to bring own horse, train with us and compete during work hours Use of all our equestrian facilities Amazing opportunities to travel to events in the UK and Europe Livery and feed included Opportunity to go on HGV apprenticeship scheme We really try to…
We headed to Aston with Total Darkness on Friday for the Novice class. He did a really super test to lead the section by four marks (Total Darkness dressage), had an annoying show-jumping round for two down, but then a great clear cross country to finish 5th. Big day on Saturday, as we stepped Total…
Mid week trip to Dauntsey with the two 5 year olds, Total Miracle (Leo) and Quintessential III (Chilli). Leo is still very new to the eventing game and taking in all the sights and sounds of eventing, but finished with a lovely clear cross country. Chilli is polar opposite and very confident for a young…
It was Total Belief’s turn at Upton on Wednesday. It was her first run back since doing so well in the CCI** at Renswoude and I was fully expecting her to be a bit of a handful from the break! But she totally surprised us all by being super chilled and calm, which was very…
I had a great two days of competition at Tweseldown and really enjoyed the event. The courses were very educational and had lots of variation. I felt like the event team had put a lot of thought into creating interesting courses for each level. The 90 and the 100 feeling like miniature versions of the…
If you follow #teamkeen at all on social media you’ll know that we were all unbelievably excited to be selected to represent Team GB in Strzegom for the Nations Cup with Alice Dunsdon, Wills Oakden and James Somerville. Last week the team, myself and Derby embarked on the long trip to Poland with a quick…
A relatively relaxed weekend for Team Keen at Farley with a horse running on each day for me and our working pupil Maddie was also competing. We took Quintessential on Saturday and she had another good run. A nice, consistent test for a score of 30. One unlucky pole rolled when she lost balance going…
It was great to be at a nice local event over the weekend with two of our lovely home-breds Total Miracle (Leo) and Quintessential III (Chilli). Both owned by Total Equestrian. Leo was participating in his first ever BE90 event, which is a huge milestone when you have known them since birth! I have always…
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Our first trip abroad of the year – Renswoude Horse Trials in The Netherland. We headed out to Holland with Wellshead Fare Opposition (Derby) in the CIC***, Total Belief (April) in the CCI** and Total Darkness (Ted) in the CCI*. For both of Total Equestrian Constructions homebred’s, it was their first 3 day competition and…
Overall, an educational day at Pontispool for the team of horses I took down, perhaps not the best on paper, but lots of positives to take away. First up was Midnight Chill owned by Clare White in the novice class. This was only his second run at this level and as a 6 year old…
We headed up to Rockingham International with four horses in varying classes and were blessed with brilliant sunshine all weekend! First up was our 5yr old homebred mare Quintessential (Chilli) having only her third run ever in the BE100 class. I was really pleased with how she took everything on, as Rockingham would be by…
Having had a rare weekend off, it was all guns blazing at Aston Le Walls with six horses running over 2 days so it was a busy time for Team Keen! Day One On the lorry for the first day was Wellshead Fare Opposition (Derby), Total Belief (April) and Total Darkness (Ted) all owned by…
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It was great to be heading out eventing for the second week in a row after all the difficulties spring events have been having with the weather and what a great weekend it was at Bicton Arena. First up on Friday was Total Darkness owned by Total Equestrian Construction in the novice class. He had…
We headed up to Belton with Wellshead Fare Opposition, Total Belief and Total Darkness. With the weather causing such havoc this Spring, it was amazing to get the horses out again and Belton has to be one of the most picturesque events of the year. I started off with Total Darkness in the novice class.…
It was great to be back out eventing at the weekend, and a huge thanks to Larkhill for persevering through the weather.
With the season fast approaching, I’m now ramping up things to get out and about and get going. I’ve been so frantically busy lately, I can’t even begin to remember what I’ve been doing without referring to my diary! First off, as many people will be able to relate to, I sat down and did…
Q: “Do I need a dressage saddle? I would like to know how far people go before biting the bullet and upgrading their GP (general purpose) saddle to a dressage one. Basically I’d love a dressage saddle but can’t justify one, even a cheapish second hand one will cost me six month’s worth of lessons…
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Q: Help with my jump position: “How on earth can I get the correct jump fold position? For whatever reason, I ride defensively and almost lock myself into a standing position, although giving with my hands. I’ve been having lessons, upon lessons, upon lessons, and yet while I’m jumping, I’m not getting any fold from…
If you’d like a private lesson, or would like to book me for a clinic please do get in touch. We have fantastic facilities here at Glebe Farm or I can travel to you. Do take a look at my ‘Training and Tuition with Coral’ page or contact me on 07773629503. CORAL’S NEXT CLINIC IS…
Have a wonderful Christmas, plus catch up with all my latest news on my latest blog for Horse and Hound.
1hr sessions – groups of up to 4 riders £25 per rider for group lesson £45 per individual lesson Range of ability sessions available from green/young and inexperienced combinations to the more experienced. Open to all To book email Coral on [email protected] or call 07773629503
Our homebred Total Belief (April) has been a star of the season. At the beginning of the year, when plans were laid for each of the horses, we pencilled in the seven-year-old championships at Osberton in October for her. With that aim, I took her really slowly in preparation for her first CIC2*. Read more…
Q: How to get a horse more forward: “During the summer I thought I’d cracked it with my mare, but she seems to have gone back into her super chilled mode. She likes cross-country and hacking but in the school, flat work and jumping, she does everything asked, but at the same time it’s like…
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An exciting opportunity to receive jump and polework training with international 4 star event rider and BE accredited coach Coral Keen. Coral has continued success at both national and international level and has represented team GBR on numerous occasions. Career highlights include top 20 placings at 4 star level. Coral is a sought after coach…
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Osberton International was a fantastic way to conclude the season for Total Belief who finished ninth in the YH**(CIC). Standing in the mounted prize giving I felt so incredibly proud for my dad Steve who bred her. She’s our first home bred and when she was born she was completely windswept. We had to bottle…
Q: “I am looking for some exercises to help my uneven horse on the flat. I showjump my mare and when jumping she feels even in the contact, but not on the flat. I have jump lessons every week, but again not on the flat. I am hoping to start at least monthly flat lessons…
Katherine Partis has a great new website – do take a look! You’ll often see me wearing clothes stocked by Katherine Partis at the trot up – its really great stuff, especially the Orca Bay shoes. Katherine’s stand is at many shows and events up and down the country. If you are looking for quality…
Total Belief (April) notched up her eighth double clear this season at Gatcobe where she finished sixth in the intermediate. She performed a beautiful dressage test, which put her in the top spot, but as she is still a young horse, we kept the hand brake on across country which meant time penalties dropped us…
Q: The acceptance of the aids: “Please may you share your tips and suggestions for teaching a horse acceptance of the aids: hand, leg, seat, and so on? I had a epiphany last night that ‘Skylla’ and myself had been ‘faking it’ with regards the understanding of leg aids — we both thought we understood…
The seasons are changing which means warmer clothes and waterproofs will soon be the order of the day. I’m so lucky to be sponsored by Mountain Horse and its new autumn winter range is fantastic. Mountain Horse also sells some tried and trusted classics that are set to be around for years and they include…
It was great to be featured in Horse and Hound last week on the Best of My Fun page.
Q: “Problems with water: Do you have any suggestions for a horse having problems with going into water? My horse jumps everything else confidently but will not go through water. We eventually get through but it’s disheartening. We’ve just done some local one-day events but hope to do a BE80(T) soon. We are going to…
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We had a super couple of days at Bicton Arena. Organiser Helen West had built some fabulous course on ground which was perfect. Total Equestrian Construction’s Total Darkness felt back to form after being slightly off colour on his last couple of runs with a virus. He tried his best not to spook too much…
I’ve recently stepped up my seven-year-old home-bred April (Total Belief) to intermediate level and she’s made the transition really well. It’s always a bit of a concern whether you are stepping them up at the right time, but she’d had plenty of experience at novice and intermediate novice and with hindsight, giving her a little…
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Our homebred Total Belief (April) was an absolute star in her second intermediate at Wilton where she did a beautiful dressage test, with a slight mistake, to score 23.9 and then jumped a great double clear to finish fourth. At this stage in her career we took it steady to pick up a handful of…
A common problem, Coral provides Horse and Hound online readers with the answer. Q: “Problems with water: Do you have any suggestions for a horse having problems with going into water? My horse jumps everything else confidently but will not go through water. We eventually get through but it’s disheartening. We’ve just done some local…
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Last weekend we headed to Exmoor for Treborough Horse Trials where I rode Total Equestrian Construction’s six-year-old Total Darkness and Katherine Coleman’s gorgeous five-year-old Handpainted. Total Darkness, or Ted as he is known, was competing for the first time at novice level and lead the dressage, jumped great showjumping and felt very scopey cross country.…
We headed to Nunney this weekend on a scorching hot weekend where an army of volunteers at the cross country finish ensured horses were properly cooled after their CIC2* runs. They’d imported loads of ice to ensure the water was as cool as possible which was a great effort. It was Helen West’s first year…
H&H question of the week: How do I teach my young horse to go forwards? Q: “Giving a young horse ‘oomph’: I have a four year old Irish Sport Horse who has been broken for seven weeks. I can honestly say he is the safest youngster I have ever sat on and wonderful to deal…
H&H question of the week: How do I teach my young horse to go forwards? Q: “Giving a young horse ‘oomph’: I have a four year old Irish Sport Horse who has been broken for seven weeks. I can honestly say he is the safest youngster I have ever sat on and wonderful to deal…
Poles work on a figure of 8 Ground poles are a really useful tool for horses and riders of all levels. For horses they strengthen their hind end and improve the rhythm. They also help make schooling sessions more fun. For riders they develop your eye, your timing, promote proper balance, focus your attention on…
Well done to Eva who has produced another beautiful colt foal by Timolin. Look at his markings. Just gorgeous.
Q: “I’ve just had a horse dropped off for me to ride. He’s a five-year-old and I’ve been told he’s a good jumper with potential. On the flat he’s lovely, just what I’m looking for. We’ve had a go over some little (60/70cm) jumps and it’s hit and miss whether he clears or goes through…
I had a great weekend off at the Mitsubishi Badminton Horse Trials. Now its back to business as usual with the youngsters all progressing really well. Read more in my latest blog for Horse and Hound here. Clothing is by Mountain Horse – the Adele fleece and Opus High Rider boots.
Q: “I’ve just had a horse dropped off for me to ride. He’s a five-year-old and I’ve been told he’s a good jumper with potential. On the flat he’s lovely, just what I’m looking for. We’ve had a go over some little (60/70cm) jumps and it’s hit and miss whether he clears or goes through…
Our two home-breds, Total Belief and Total Darkness were fantastic at Aston Le Walls where organisers had done such a great job on the ground considering the recent long, dry spell. The work they put in was remarkable, and I was more than happy to run my two. Total Belief was a little tense to…
For the first time in 15 years of eventing I somehow missed out a fence on the cross-country course at Portman Horse Trials. Shoot the rider! My excuse was that I was walking the course with four pupils jumping three different tracks, as well as walking two courses myself. As I merrily cantered through the…
Q: Introducing bounce fences: “It’s time to introduce something new to my seven-year-old’s showjump training. She’s perfect at grids and she loves jumping down them. Recently my trainer has asked me to practise some bounce fences with ‘Dusty’. However bounces for us often end in poles flying around. My instructor asked us to gradually decrease…
We had a super time at Bicton Arena where orgnaniser Helen West and her team had worked so hard to produce such fantastic going in light of this long, dry spell.Total Belief did a nice obedient test to score 27.3. She humped double clear with a couple of time penalties for second in the ON.…
We had a super day at Ascott Under Wychwood which is a beautifully run event with lovely, education tracks. Total Darkness was fantastic and finished seventh in his BE100 section. He’s been super all season, and the ‘E’ that blots his copybook at Portman is actually because I took the wrong course!
Grid, bounce and canter poles exercise Warm up over two bounces (pole, fence, pole) on the corners a couple of times on each rein so that the horse understands what you require before you put the exercise together, coming down the grid first. The exercise This exercise incorporates a line of four fences, with one…
My eventing season started at Tweseldown horse trials where the sun was shining and it was lovely to see so many friendly faces again. I think a lot of us were concentrating on staying on fresh horses in the warm up! I’m so lucky that Mountain Horse sponsors me and it was great to try…
I am really lucky to work with Wendy Vaughan who is my equine and personal physical therapist. She regularly comes to Glebe Farm and keeps the horses in tip top condition, and she keeps all my niggles at bay too. Wendy offers a range of techniques for horses: Massage, McTimoney-Corley – gentle adjustments/manipulations, Physiotherapy (Laser,…
Eventing is an incredibly exciting and rewarding sport, and how better to be involved than to own or be part owner of a horse. If you already own a horse and would like me to compete, or sell him/her for you, I would be delighted to talk to you. Call Coral in 07773629503. Or perhaps…
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Q: Straightness exercises: “I finally got round to entering my first dressage test at British Dressage (BD) intro level and one of the judge’s comments was that I need to work on is straightness as my horse bends too much to the right. I have looked at the video and he is bending in the…
Our two home bred horses Total Belief and Total Darkness were both super at Aldon International where they posted double clears. Total Belief did a lovely test to score 31 in the Open Novice and jumped a steady double clear to finish just out of the placings. Total Darkness did a really nice test to…
We had a great start to the season at Tweseldown where I ran Cascadelle, Total Belief (pictured) and High Mead Opposition. Cascadelle ran in the open intermediate and produced a superb double clear but I kept the hand brake on across country as we are thinking of the bigger picture and there’s a long season…
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The horses are all on great form and they’ve had their first gallop of the year on Salisbury Plain. They’re feeling fit, fresh and ready for the season ahead, which begins for us at Tweseldown on 9 March. I’ve had some jump training with Richard Waygood, which has been fantastic, doing lots of different gymnastic…
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We had another mini shoot in the sunshine on Monday in readiness for the new season. It was fun getting the horses to line up for this shot – but take a look at the images below, a few outtakes! We were kitted out in Mountain Horse whom I am extremely fortunate to be sponsored…
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In the March’s issue of Horse and Rider magazine I talk about making the most of varied terrain, how hacking can help your horse’s confidence and schooling in the open. Still on the shelves in some outlet’s is February’s issue, where I discuss how lateral work can help develop suppleness, progessing your horse’s education and…
Christmas was so quiet with just one horse in work but now we’re at full tilt with a full yard and training in full swing for the season ahead. After eating plenty of chocolate over Christmas I’ve started my own preparation by thinking about my diet. I’ve started pilates again and have upped my fitness. Despite…
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It was an absolute pleasure working with Kelly McCarthy-Maine to produce three features for Horse and Rider magazine. The first is out now in the January issue where April (Total Belief) is the model for a piece about developing a warm-up routine that can be used at home and at shows that will boost your…
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Autumn is a time of change in most event riders’ yards when horses aren’t on holidays or sold and newcomers join the team. Some might be unbroken horses beginning their eventing careers, others might need a change of scenery or a different approach to their training. Read more at http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/coral-keens-eventing-blog-sometimes-wish-pushy-604244#79Z38olGMkSmvyKF.99
It’s a busy time here as although our season finished at Dauntsey, autumn is typically the time when horses are bought and sold. I have a few here to sell, including Highmead Proposition(Jake) who finished his season on a high with a super double clear and second place at Dauntsey in a very hot intermediate.…
Read the answer to my latest advice column for Horse and Hound here. Q: “Assuming she passes the vetting on Friday, I will soon be the proud (and incredibly broke!) owner of a beautiful just turned five-year-old 15.3hh Oldenburg mare. She was broken last summer and then turned away over winter as the breeder had…
It’s a busy time here as although our season finished at Dauntsey, autumn is typically the time when horses are bought and sold. I have a few here to sell, including Highmead Proposition(Jake) who finished his season on a high with a super double clear and second place at Dauntsey in a very hot intermediate.…
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Team Keen were out in force at the West Wilts hunter trial yesterday with our young horses. We all had a great day. Vodka Luge (pictured) flew around and Lady Loganberry and Total Darkness were in great form too. Cascadelle ran in the open intermediate at Dauntsey park on Friday where she was super. She…
We had a great Gatcombe International, and although the results don’t look great on paper, I was delighted with all the horses. Highmead Proposition (Jake), Hayestown Clover Quin (Harley) and Cascadelle (Lola) ran in the two star while Total Belief (April) was in the one star. All four produced good accurate dressage tests with the…
It’s been a really busy few weeks and I am not entirely sure whether I am coming or going at the moment. We’ve been extending and renovating the house and I’ve been project managing it alongside running the yard and competing. I can fully understand why people end up getting really stressed out when they…
We had a great day at West Wilts on Friday where my two home-breds, Total Belief and Total Darkness, excelled themselves. Total Darkness, a spooky character by nature, tried so hard not to spook and scored 25.5 in his dressage test and then jumped a lovely double clear. He picked up a couple of time…
It was great to be able to offer advice to a Horse and Hound forum reader on how to re-instill confidence in her horse. Read the full article here http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/features/hh-question-week-give-horse-stops-jumping-confidence-588941
We had a great couple of days at Bicton Arena International where the team did a super job on the ground which meant we could take the handbrake off cross country. Our homebred Total Belief (April) finished on her dressage score of 27.5 to win her novice section by a convincing margin of more than…
Aston-Le-Walls This proved a busy competition with four horses running between 11am and 6pm so it was non-stop for a few hours! Cascadelle (Lola) lead her dressage on a score of 27.7, jumped an immaculate showjumping round, just rolling a pole, and was super cross country where I didn’t feel she needed to run…
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I was absolutely delighted with Peter Holdgate’s Hayestown Clover Quin on his second run for me at Wilton at the weekend where he completed on his dressage score again to finish in second place in the open novice. I’m looking forward to moving up to intermediate in a couple of weeks. Highmead Proposition (Jake) did…
We had a great result at Luhmuhlen CCI4* where Derby (Wellshead Fare Opposition) had a top 15 finish. He’s really making a mark as a future team prospect with another good clear across country, a very good dressage and a super showjumping round. Read more at http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/coral-keens-eventing-blog-lumuhlen-new-foal-565098#FhlfeLbDeQMj2jWS.99
After a great run from Cascadelle at Barbury International on Friday, on Sunday we headed down to Bicton Arena, one of my favourite venues, with four horses. I was absolutely over the moon with my new ride, Peter Holdgate’s Hayestown Clover Quin who won the open novice on a score of 23.8. He’s a super…
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We went to Chepstow on Saturday with Vodka Luge and Lady Logan Berry for their first BE in the 90 class where I competed HC as I have ridden at advanced level. They went along for the experience and they were both such a pleasure. They did nice tests, jumped very well and were super across…
I was over the moon with Derby (Wellshead Fare Opposition) at Luhmühlen where he finished 15th. We made a couple of silly mistakes in the dressage but overall it was a much improved performance and some parts were really smart! He scored 50.3 and went into the cross country in 15th position. I had the best ride I…
We arrived safely in Germany on Tuesday and Derby (Wellshead Fare Opposition) passed the trot up. The course is looking lovely. Our dressage is at 14.48 tomorrow. Fingers crossed!
Next Monday we’re leaving for Luhmuhlen so it’s all systems go, putting the final preparations in place for Derby (Wellshead Fare Opposition) and getting my other horses out and about before I go away for eight days. Read more on my Horse and Hound blog.
It was such an honour to be on the British team for the home leg of the FEI Nations Cup series at Houghton Hall at the weekend. The German team won for the second year running narrowly beating Australia by just 0.4 penalties. Our team comprised Izzy Taylor (Call Me Maggie May), Laura Collett (Mr Bass) and Sarah Bullimore (Valentino V).…
I was really pleased with April (Total Belief) at Aston Le Walls where she jumped a lovely and easy double clear in her first novice and finished fifth. Jake (Highmead Proposition) was super across country in his first intermediate and Derby (Wellshead Oppostion) jumped a beautiful double clear in the open intermediate.
I think Derby (Wellshead Fare Opposition) is feeling a little too well! Having warmed up beautifully before his dressage test in the advanced at Withington Manor Horse Trials, he was then a monkey in the arena and became quite tense and fresh. It meant he threw away some marks, so I won’t be fooled by…
April 26 – Hambleden Horse Trials couldn’t have been any better and huge credit goes to the organisers, British Eventing and BE volunteers for holding Sunday’s competition after Friday’s deluge. Read more here http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/coral-keens-eventing-blog-533599
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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Hambleden couldn’t have been any better and its huge credit to the organizers, British Eventing and BE Volunteers for holding Sunday’s competition after Friday’s deluge. It’s one of my favorourite events and the bluebells through the woods always make it look so gorgeous there. Phoebe in the bluebells at Hambleden…
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It was a bitterly cold day, but I was delighted with the horses at Aldon and Lola managed to keep a lid on it in the dressage. More on my latest blog for Horse and Hound.
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February is always a busy month, getting the horses out and about in readiness for the season. It all starts this weekend at Tweseldown. Read more in my latest blog for Horse and Hound.
Highmead Proposition jumping a lovely clear in the 1.15m at Summerhouse Wellshead Fare Oppostion jumping in the 1.25m https://youtu.be/zpLLwA7gwS4 Cascadelle jumping clear in the 1.15m https://youtu.be/WESR767U0Ew
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We’ve been out and about with the horses, getting them to different venues and putting the training in which should pay off once the season starts for me in three weeks time at Tweseldown Horse Trials. You can read more in my latest blog for Horse and Hound .
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Roxy and Vodka had their first pop at West Wilts and Lola and Derby have been on Equine Pathway training. There’s more in my latest blog for Horse and Hound. Pictured is Vodka having her first jump indoors.
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Just a quick message to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas. All my latest news is here on my Horse and Hound blog. I am also over the moon that Derby is on the Equine Pathway level 1 for the third year running and Lola (Cascadelle) is on level three. Enjoy the festivities!
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I’ve had a lovely few days off, and after suffering from a dose of jetlag last week, am raring to go with all the horses due to come back in on December 1. Read more in my latest blog for Horse and Hound.
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I don’t usually gallop my young horses until they are at least at novice level although this can depend on their breed. I also try to train all my horses on natural terrain similar to what they would compete on, as opposed to synthetic surfaces, as much as possible.
Jake (Highmead Proposition) was an absolute star at Broadway at the weekend where he led after the dressage with a score of 27 and jumped a super double clear to win a novice section with a 5.8 margin.
Keeping your horse straight on the centre line can be quite tricky. Always think of using your legs rather than your hands and then check on your effectiveness by giving one rein away for four strides and taking it back, and then repeat on the other rein. Come down the centre line again and ask…
Highmead Proposition did a lovely test to score 31 and jumped a steady double clear to finish seventh in a novice section at Calmsden on Saturday. Our homebred four-year-old Jake went cross country schooling at Larkhill on Sunday in preparation for his first hunter trial there. He felt really great and I am looking forward…
Lola was a superstar at Waregem where she won her second CIC* but Derby and I parted company at the Sunken Road – our Nations Cup debut. My latest blog for Horse and Hound reveals all.
Lola (Cascadelle) was a superstar at Waregem in Belgium where she won the CIC* from 109 starters. It was her second one star win in succession, as she also won at Gatcombe International. For a six-year-old to achieve this is quite some achievement and I am so proud of her. She has now earned herself…
I am so pleased to have been selected to ride for Great Britain as part of the Nations Cup team. After Land Rover Burghley, it just goes to show every cloud has a silver lining! Read more in my latest blog for Horse and Hound. Thank you also to the Wiltshire Times for this lovely…
We had a super weekend at Gatcombe International where Cascadelle (Lola) won the CIC*. She’s had 13 runs this season and has won five times and been in the top ten six times. Highmead Proposition (Jake) went into the cross country phase in second place in his novice section, but a misunderstanding meant we picked up…
The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials came to an abrupt end when I parted company with Derby at the Cottesmore Leap (Horse and Hound Blog Sep 6). But the outcome has been incredible with so many emails, texts and phone calls from people commenting on how well we were going up until that point. It…
Read my latest blog for Horse and Hound (Sep 3) here. We’ve arrived safely at Burghley and feel very privileged to be here. And here’s how I felt after the dressage! Also some images from yesterday including outside Burghley House before the cocktail party with my mum and dad, Phoebe the Guard Dog outside Derbys’ stable,…
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Derby flew through the trot up and I’ve had my first look at the cross country course (Horse and Hound Sep 2). It’s big, bold and technical but it is Burghley! Pictured are Derby and I; on the way to the first trot up; taking a break on a ‘let up’ fence with Beanie Sturgis…
I took four horses down to Exmoor for Treborough Hill where Total Belief did a lovely test and finished on her excellent score of 27 to win her 100 section. She feels on great form and I’m looking forward to running her at Osberton in the 5yo championships. Cascadelle was a little fresh and cheeky on…
Today I head to the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials with Derby. I’ll be providing daily blogs for Horse and Hound online which I hope will give an interesting insight into preparing for and riding at a 4* event. Here’s my latest blog http://po.st/HandHAugust26 I would just like to say a huge thank you to all…
We had a super result at Hartpury International where Derby finished 12th in the CIC3*. He did a good dressage test, with room for improvement, before doing a beautiful clear showjumping and then he cruised around the cross country to pick up just 2.4 time penalties. It’s the perfect preparation for Land Rover Burghley in…
Highmead Proposition (Jake) continues to impress me with another great result at Wilton. It was his first run in a novice after his fourth place at Dauntsey in a BE100, and he produced a beautiful double clear to finishing on his dressage score of 29.50. Total Belief (Lola) earned herself another top five placing at…
Whether you have an arena or a field, its very useful to place two poles at a random distance apart form each other and alter the strides between in canter. For example, you might ride 15 strides and then 10 strides. It teaches the horse to adjust and it keeps your eye in. If you get…
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It’s really useful to use the centre line to see if your transitions are straight. I do a lot of transitions on the centre line and very often I will bring the horse back as if to prepare for a halt transition and then ride forwards and out so that they don’t start to predict you.…
Dauntsey Park on Wednesday was another great day with April, Lola and Jake all jumping double clears in their section and finishing with top ten placings. The horses have all been on super form and I’m thrilled with them all.
During the warm up, or the first session, have the horse soft and loose and in front of your leg. Then let him have a stretch so that the oxygen can go round to his muscles The warm up will depend on the time of year, whether your horse has been stood in the field…
Cascadelle’s (Lola) third at Purston Manor has qualified her for the Novice Championships at Gatcombe next month which I am delighted about.
Our home bred Total Belief (April) qualified her for the 5yo championships at Osberton, October 1st – 5th finishing on her dressage score of 23.5. She finds it all so easy and after contesting her first four events, where she finished 1st, 4th, 2nd and 1st respectively, I really had to take a pull at her next…
We currently have a vacancy for another working pupil to join our small friendly team. Based near Devizes in Wiltshire we have a yard of 10 event horses, brood mares, young stock and liveries. The job will include all yard duties such as mucking out, turn out and bring in, tack up, clipping, trimming, bathing,…
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Derby (Wellshead Fare Opposition) did a super dressage test and went clear across country at Luhmühlen **** which meant that going into yesterday’s showjumping we were best of the Brits. However, the huge atmosphere meant that he was a little tense and unusually for him he lowered four poles. I am still over the moon with…
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Derby was brilliant at Houghton International where he finished seventh in the CICO3* finishing on his dressage score of 45.9. He did a beautiful test, with some room for improvement, and he felt great showjumping with a good, solid clear round. The cross country course at Houghton is always very difficult and I was under…
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Always use your corners and try to ride thinking shoulder in through the corner. You will be amazed how much more time and space this gives you in your test. It will also help you prepare your horse for movements and while keeping him engaged.
Our home bred April (Total Belief) was superb again at Tweseldown on Sunday where she finished second in a BE100 section after scoring a 19.5 dressage and then going double clear.
I had a great day at Moreton Morrell last week where April (Total Belief) won a BE100 section finishing on her dressage score of 29 having jumped a double clear. She’s such a star! Jake (Highmead Proposition) also did a nice test to score 29 and had a unlucky rail showjumping. He had a green…
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Derby was terrific at Withington Manor at the weekend where he was second in a competitive advanced section. He made just one mistake, when he struck into canter after the rein back- rather than trot, but even so everything else was very good and I was pleased with his score of 30 which equates to 70%.…
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Cascadelle finished on her dressage score of 24.3, after a super double clear, to win a novice section at Bicton Arena. Total Belief was also super and was fourth in a BE100 finishing on her dressage score of 31. Highmead Proposition did a super dressage and went clear showjumping but made a green…
Whether you are a happy hacker or hacking an elite event horse its really important to work the horse evenly on both diagonals and leg leads rather than letting the horse favour one lead as over time this will create weaknesses that can lead to injuries and stiffness. For example, if I was out cantering…
Lola had the perfect step up to novice today at Somerley Park where she finished 10th after a super dressage test and a double clear. We took it steady for her first time and picked up a few time penalties. I was also really pleased with Derby in the OI. He also did a really…
Lola (Cascadelle) picked up another novice win at Bicton Arena where she did a beautiful test even though she felt very fresh in the warm up. She was great showjumping and felt super cross country and was very good on her lines. After such an intense start to the season she’s had a bit of a…
The new eventing season started off very promisingly at Tweseldown on Thursday. Derby (Wellshead Fare Oppostion) was superb in the dressage in a very hot OI scoring a personal best dressage score of 22.5 which put us second. He showjumped clear but we had a steering problem at the water which I am confident we…
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