If you would like to learn how to have a better working relationship with your horse, the Midlands Equine Fair, Three Counties Showground, Malvern, on 13 and 14 March will have the opportunity for you.

For 23 years, Mary Wanless' mission has been to reveal the secrets of great horsemanship to every rider. And at this year's Midlands Equine Fair she is offering these secrets to two local riders who are willing to join her in the ring - one winner for Saturday, and the other for Sunday.

International lecturer and renowned author, her groundbreaking research and understanding provide riders with simple pieces of clear information and instructions, and direct tools for implementing them.

Having attained her BHSI (British Horse Society Instructor) and BSc in applied sports coaching, Mary has developed her methodology through combining her equestrian knowledge with experience gained in studying psychology, biofeedback, neuro-linguistic programming, body work, anatomy, physics and sports psychology.

Carol Quantrill with Cloud Nine

She has identified the specifics necessary to transform your rising, and harnessed these with a complete understanding of how best to get this information into the mind of the rider.

Mary's demonstrations are a must for any rider at any level of competence, from beginner to advanced. Mary is looking for volunteer riders at the Midlands Equine Fair who would be prepared to take part in a working demonstration and answer questions in front of an audience. If you would like to take part, please submit the following information: age of horse, age of rider, height of horse, breed, how long you have owned the horse, your level of experience, what you wish to achieve with your horse, a photograph of you and your horse from the side at a trot, and a daytime telephone number - to Mary Wanless, c/o Lisa Scattergood, Contour Exhibitions & Events, Suite 7, Swallow Court, Devonshire Gate, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7EJ.

Hannah Whitworth with Candy.
Both Hannah and Carol Quantrill with Cloud Nine (pictured above) and their horses have worked with Mary in the arena, and both say that their riding skills and their relationships with their horses have greatly improved.

Tickets and information regarding exhibition opportunities are available in advance from Contour Exhibitions & Events by calling 01884 841925, and advance booking discounts are available. Further information and on line booking are available by logging on at www.contour.uk.net.

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