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Profile Levi Hunt on combining training with competing
WELCOME
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hen war broke out in 1914, the sad misconception was that ‘it will all be over by Christmas’. In a similar vein I’m sure that when the news of Coronavirus first reached our shores, none o us e ected that hand sanitiser and face coverings would be essential accessories si months later. r that so many o the as ects o li e we too or granted would be out of the question. This includes a jolly day out at a competition, catching up with friends, enjoying a picnic, huddling round the scoreboard, a hug for a fellow competitor who has scored a personal best…. All these leasures seem a long way off. ut we must never orget how lucky we are to have our horses, be able to train and compete. For members in Scotland especially it has been a long road out of lockdown, and they still face plenty of challenges in getting their season back on track. he efforts made by organisers to acilitate social distancing at their venues, while still allowing competitors to have a fair warm u and com etition e erience have been e traordinary, given that many equestrian centres have evolved ‘organically’ and were not designed for one-way systems and two metre spacing! For many competitors, just getting down that centre line again has been a ma or achievement, and will ho e ully offer some moments to savour as this most unusual of seasons continues. raining also eels a little different, although or dressage riders individual sessions are a normal occurrence. Trainers have had to hone their tech skills to stay in touch with pupils, and while a virtual lesson can never re lace the honing offered by a talented coach, it could be a useful option in the future if bad weather or work and family commitments get in the way of regular lessons. riginal goals or may have been derailed, but there is still plenty to aim for, whether it’s breaking into qualifying scores or moving up a level, as FEI 5* judge Clive Halsall tells us on P35. Even without a pandemic to contend with, the route to success can be full of twists and turns, as rider and trainer Levi unt outlines in this issue s rofi le. he message is to loo or opportunities rather than worry about obstacles. It’s an approach that will serve us all well in the months to come. British
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Levi Hunt and Frappucino enjoy some ‘out of arena’ time.
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skin cancer 17 Get ahead Latest developments in safety headwear 23 Well groomed Turnout tips from the top 32 Livery on paper Legal agreements and essential insurance 35 Maximising marks Improving results and moving up a level 40 Joint care Nutrition, care and regimes for sounder horses 50 Riding requisites Going out of your comfort zone 53 Score sheets analysed Part III of Jane Kidd’s enlightening series 61 Regional activity Contacts and judges’ diary 63 BD Action BDHQ updates and members’ benefits
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