The Thurman-Bakers set off for The Addington Manor – High Profile Dressage today, just before the biggest cloudburst ever! Â Hope the roads were ok. Â It is the first time out for Joanna with her new ride San Piko, the beautiful big black gelding. (more…)
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Addington High Profile
Thursday, January 16th, 2014Busy times at Turville
Monday, November 4th, 2013Sometimes we are so busy on the yard we neglect to update our web page… sorry. So here is a run down of the latest news.
Samantha has now returned from a year working with Carl Hester. She had an amazing experience and learnt so much and is now busy putting it into practice at home working young horses and teaching. Â Last week she spent a couple of days training on The World Class programme at Addington. (more…)
TAKEN FROM THE BRITISH DRESSAGE WEBSITE TODAY
Friday, August 2nd, 2013Thirteen combinations have been confirmed as qualified for the prestigious Nathalie Grand
Prix classes at this year’s Espayo National Championships, Stoneleigh Park, 19 – 22nd September.
Carl might be the firm favourite amongst British fans, but it is by no means a done deal and one of his toughest opponents might just well turn out to be his very own pupil, 20 year old Sam Thurman Baker. (more…)
Success for Turville Clients
Friday, July 26th, 2013Congratulations  to clients Rosé Hugh Smith for been part of the Bronze Medal winning team at The FEI Pony European Dressage Championships, and Clare Randell with Decree (Tinkerbell) who won the Advanced/medium Regionals yesterday qualifying for Nationals. (more…)
WOW SAMANTHA!
Thursday, July 18th, 2013Two U25s selected for dream Danish trip
(Taken from British Dressage)
“Two up and coming British riders have been given the chance of a life-time to compete alongside their senior counter parts in the CDIU25 at the Herning European Championships in Denmark (19 – 25 August 2012). Emily Cousins and Samantha Thurman-Baker have been given the nod to compete and will make the trip with the British Senior team of Carl Hester, Laura Tomlinson, Charlotte Dujardin and Michael Eilberg. (more…)
Uccello on film!
Monday, June 24th, 2013Well done to Melanie Murray and her lovely Lusitano X Andalusian, Uccello, son of Don Diego. They came 2nd in a Novice class on a score of 65.77% which was done by video. Its a competition called Dressageanywhere and is a very good way for people to compete that can’t get out or don’t have transport. Mel rode the test in the arena here and sent it off. Well done to camera man Dennis too!
Home 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:)
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…)