I wont bore everyone with my day to day diary of my trip to France but I hope that an overview of my trip and past history will be an interesting read for everyone:
Back in November 2011, myself and Oberon Moon (O.B) embarked on a journey to France for him to begin his french racing career with a Trainer called Ettienne Leenders. After a very long journey, I was lucky enough to stay there for 4 days so that I could settle O.B in and get a taste for french racing. Well put it this way, I didn't want to come home!! Unfortunately, O.B suffered a fatal accident in a race back in March and we were all heartbroken; he was a huge part of the yard back at home and it took us all a long time to get over what had happened. So long infact, it wasn't until last week I returned back to a Racetrack and France!! Ellen kept in touch with Mum regularly and after hearing the devastating news she really encouraged mum to bring me with her when she took her finals so that I didn't end my french racing journey on such a bad note. Although I will always find it hard thinking about O.B, I am very glad I re-visited and went to stay at Ellen and Eric's training establishment for just under a week ... and once again I didn't want to come home!!!!
On our first day, Ellen and Eric took us racing at a local track called La Roche Posey! The atmosphere was amazing - relaxed, happy and very family orientated. There were children having pony rides, great food and wine and all for an entry fee of 6 Euros!! ( which may I add included the form book!) As you can see from the photo the weather was glorious and I got to see a Trotting race live!! The fences were a lot nicer than I had built up in my head, the ground was perfect and the horses looked very well! It was a lovely day and I am so glad I went, I really thank Ellen for the time she took to make sure that I went!
Ellen picked me and mum up at 7a.m from our hotel every morning so that we could ride out before it got too hot!! ( yes, I did say too hot!! ) By the time I left, I had ridden out all the horses Ellen has in training currently ... most of which were sent to Ellen because they were unbreakable or had had accidents. I couldn't believe how they were all so chilled, balanced and straight moving. The power underneath me was amazing, but not once did I feel out of control or that my arms were being pulled out of their sockets. I hacked around the beautiful woods, into the town and around the gallops, I think the smile in this photo says it all!!! It wasn't just under saddle that these horses were calm and happy, they were all so chilled in their stables, I have been into many racing stables over the last few years and not once had I seen such a chilled out bunch of horses that looked healthy and were racing fit! When we first saw them in their stables, I wondered if I would be getting out of a trot!! But oh, how I was wrong!!
Once the horses had been ridden in the morning, it was time for mum to begin her practical work with Ellen, I spent half my time listening in, and half my time sunbathing as I didn't want to intrude too much but mum did fab!! and Ellen was rather impressed.. For those who are unsure as to what Equine Iridology is, here is a little synopsis:
Iridology is a safe, painless and non-intrusive form of diagnosis via the study
of the iris using magnification. In this way inherited genetic strengths and
weakness plus tendencies towards certain organ/system dysfunctions may be
ascertained. Many illnesses are simply symptoms of an organ malfunction,
iridology can reveal the root cause of the illness so that the right treatment
is easier and more effective. Professional iridologists agree that acute,
sub-acute, chronic and degenerative conditions of the body are all reflected in
the iris. 
Quite simply it allows you to "see" inside the horse to pin point where there is
a problem that is the reason behind behavioural problems and physical problems,
so many times horses symptoms are misdiagnosed due to lack of information and
the fact the horse is unable to tell you where it hurts or what is wrong, with
iridology you can see not only where there is a problem, but where there is the
likelihood of a problem occurring due to either old injuries or inherited
weakness. Obviously this is only a little introduction, you can find a lot more on Ellen's Website, or I am sure my mum ( Julie Leggatt ) would be delighted to explain more to anyone that is interested!
Ellen is not only an Iridologist, but she is a Herbalist also. There are many testimonials from top trainers, competition riders, breeders, happy hackers and vets to back up Ellen's products and from a personal angle, I put my 3 year old Thoroughbred on the digestive bitters, which is a 3 week course, and I cannot believe the difference!! I will be putting up before and after pictures on the RRR FB site soon so that people can have a look. No wonder all of Ellen's horses look so brilliant and ride so well, they are looked after correctly with proper routine, proper feed and they are out of pain!! As Ellen said to me when I was out there, there is usually a reason for a naughty horse, you just need to find what is causing the problem!
All I can say, is that I am a very lucky girl to have been given this experience and what a difference it has made to the way I think. I hope that more people will become open minded and really consider alternatives!! And a huge message to everyone, be vigillant and listen to what your horses are telling you!!
Also, it goes without mentioning ... GO MUM!!!
www.equineiridology.eu
FB: Ellen Collinson - Equine Iridologist amd Herbalist
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