Chapter Seven: Northallerton Equestrian Centre

Ian then took on the role of Manager to Northallerton Equestrian Centre in early 2001. He worked hard and to improve the centre and the many  long  hours/weeks and years were rewarded by a turn around in the  establishment. Northallerton EC  quickly became popular as a competition venue as competitors were drawn to the centre by amongst other things Ian`s ability to build and design excellent show jumping and cross country tracks.

Ian  became a BSJA assistant course builder and later up graded to an associate course builder. In 2003 with the help of Janet Bentley as event secretary and a small band of “volunteers” Ian organised the  first Northallerton Affiliated BE  Horse trails. The reputation and facilities improved greatly over the years,  but   running an establishment like Northallerton EC is physically and mentally hard work so in 2007 after a change of personal Ian decided to go back to his first love of Teaching.

Read also:

• Chapter One: Ian gets Started
• Chapter Two: Vicki's Equine start
• Chapter Three: The Browns join together for the Scottish Years
• Chapter Four: North Yorkshire beckons
• Chapter Five: Newstead and the Twins
• Chapter Six: The Barforths set Sail
• Chapter Eight: VLB Shows
• Chapter Nine: And Now .. ..