Samantha and Douglas are currently competing at The Young Rider Dressage Championships in Compiegne, France see http://dressageeurope.compiegne-equestre.com/ for details and updates.
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Samantha competes in France
Wednesday, July 10th, 2013Home from Hickstead
Sunday, June 23rd, 2013Well what a great week! Samantha rode six tests at the Hickstead Premier League and gained over 70% in them all. Douglas had a few tense moments but they won the Inter 1 with over 72%, the first time they had ridden the test, but the star was Pascal. Â He came 1st and 2nd in the two Grand Prix classes getting 72% and 71% and was so consistent throughout. A very happy Team:)
Turville lorries head off…..
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013Two lorries left the yard early this morning. The Thurman-Bakers heading for Hickstead for the Premier league where Samantha is competing Douglas and Pascal, see link for details. (more…)
Samantha makes European Team
Monday, June 3rd, 2013The British Dressage Young Rider and Junior Selectors are pleased to announce the horse and rider combinations for the Junior and Young Rider European Championships Compiegne, France on 10 – 14 July 2013 which are as follows:-
Young Riders
Samantha Thurman-Baker – Douglas IV
Pippa Hutton – Duela
Olivia Oakeley – Donna Summer
Eilidh Grant – Comanche Crumble
Well done Samantha
A big thank you to Carl Hester and Aram Gregory for the ride on Douglas.
Turville riders have a good weekend.
Sunday, May 26th, 2013Turville riders seem to be having a good few days! Kate Lockwood took Nerro to their first competition on Thursday and won. Claire Randal won the PSG on her lovely little mare Decree at Fairoak Grange. (more…)
Somerford Premier League Dressage
Friday, May 24th, 2013Samantha and team have travelled up to Cheshire for the Somerford Premier League. She is competing on Douglas and has taken Pascal up too and will be up against her trainer Carl in The Grand Prix on Saturday! (more…)
Lauren – New Pilates website
Monday, May 20th, 2013Lauren now has her own website for Pilates. Take a look and see what its all about:)
Success at Addington Premier League
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013This weekend Pascal and Ted (Undaunted) went to The  Addington Premier League.  Samantha had not ridden Pascal for two weeks but they came away with a second place in the Inter 2 and qualify directly to the National Championships in September with just over 70%. (more…)
Lauren and Cole Qualify for Scope
Monday, May 6th, 2013Lauren took Cole (Concorde Two) to Hartpury yesterday for the Discovery Regional Finals. It was the first time he had been there, it was the most beautiful sunny day and a lovely course to jump. The class was run over 3 rounds which get bigger each time and the last round against the clock, so quite a test for a young chap. (more…)
Samantha in Saumur
Friday, May 3rd, 2013Samantha Thurman-Baker got off to a fine start with Douglas in Saumur.  She travelled out in fine style with Carl Hester and Dances with Wolves and Fine Time and Charlotte Dujardin with Uthopia, so had to pull out all the stops!  (more…)