Testimonials
Jeanie Miles Jayem-andalusians.co.uk
"I have been involved with the PRE horse for around 20 years and since 2002 have achieved some very impressive National and County level results including obtaining numerous Championship titles. During the past 10 years, I have worked with many international trainers but will continue to send my young horses to be started for their ridden careers to Emma Thomas and James Smith. Their experience in the horse world, coupled with their complete understanding of this very sensitive breed, is, in my opinion, an extremely rare combination. Emma and James ensure that any young horse receives a calm, sensible and consistent start and proves that patience and a relaxed attitude always reap rewards. They have also trained, ridden and competed several of my older horses at National and County level, with excellent results. I would highly recommend Emma and James without hesitation."
Naomi Vance-Webb MeadowBrook Andalusians
"Beduino, my four year old stallion, has returned home feeling really relaxed and calm, yet very responsive and forward thinking with his training. This young man has really grown up and also looks in superb condition. I would highly recommend you both. Thank you so much."
Jenny Rolfe.
(Author "Ride from the Heart").
"Before I sent my horse Verita (10 year old Friesian mare) to Emma and James, she was a very green, insecure spooky horse that lacked confidence and I struggled with her due to my inexperience.
She has since spent time in training with Emma and James who have now made her the enjoyable person to ride she is today, which i could have never imagined possible.
Because of their consistent work, calm understanding approach together with their experience and expertise, Verita has progressed to become educated, relaxed, a much calmer horse who has learned to be more trusting of her rider.
With their support and positive encouragement they have given me the confidence to start to compete her, which I am now doing regularly at unaffiliated Preliminary level with very pleasing results and scores.
I cannot thank them enough for all their work and encouragement, and would highly recommend them to anyone."
Mrs Anita Philpot (Bedfordshire)
I am so glad that I sent My Andalusian filly (Bonny) to Emma and James to be backed and bought on. Being a clever horse with strong character she could have so easily "gone wrong" , but I am over the moon with the results they have achieved. Bonny has made steady progress, and now id well adjusted, perfectly mannered horse who is showing allot of promise and is a pleasure to ride. I can honestly say that they have bought out the best in her. I trust them wholeheartedly and am confident about every aspect of her training and care. I am in fact so pleased, I have decided to leave Bonny with them for an extended period in order to further her education.
Ann Clayton (Hertfordshire)
"I have always found Emma to be a patient and sympathetic teacher who gave me the confidence to compete successfully at Riding club level on my cob "Rupert". When I was unable to ride due to an operation, was only too happy to school and compete him winning his first ever novice dressage test."
Mrs Sue Brown. (Northamptonshire)
