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Heidi has been riding side saddle for 25 years and has been an advanced instructor for 22 years.  She received her instruction from some of the best SS teachers in the world - Betty Skelton, Billette Mackie and Roger Philpot.  Heidi showed horses extensively in England to the top level and has ridden most disciplines aside.  She competed at the UK National Side Saddle Show at Addington Manor in the summer of 2008.  She regularly hunts with Spring Valley Hounds.  She offers lessons at all levels here at Top of the Hill or your location. 

                                    

Photo by John Barnes                             Photo by John Barnes

2008 UK National SS Show                     Heidi (center) Receiving Reserve

                                                             Overseas Grand Championship

Photo by Sarah Moreland

Qualifying Show winner at Bury St. Edmunds - Beyton House

 

Read about our Adventures in the UK in the Summer of 2008- link below

 

2008UKSSNationalShowArticle.doc


Paul has been riding for over 15 years and met Heidi on an equestrian holiday in Peru.  He has been an active member of Spring Valley Hounds and had served as Honorary Secretary and now serves  as a Joint

Master.

 
 
 
Photo by Janice Thompson
 
 
Daughter - Grace at the Side Saddle Show at the USET 2008