Leigh Humphrey
Yesterday was Leigh’s last day working at the riding school and it was a very emotional day for all I think. Leigh joined the Riding school in 2005 helping out on the yards and decided he would he would like to learn to ride and become a student. This was going to be quite a challenge as Leigh had no riding experience. Over the last three and a half years Leigh has become a very popular member of the team. As it was me who took on the challenge I feel very proud of what he has achieved and although he hasn’t got his BHS Stage 3 yet we all feel that Leigh will benefit from going away for a couple of years and gaining more experience and riding milage before taking it. We sat down before Christmas and looked at a few job offers around England that might be suitable on the internet. The following day Leigh came in and when I asked him if he had found anything he fancied I nearly fell over when he told me he had applied for one in Denmark and one in Italy. I wasn’t thinking of such a dramatic jump but then again why not, I bet we all look back and think ‘I wish I had done……’Anyway he got the job in Sicily as a groom/rider for an international show jumper who wanted someone to start as soon as possible. I am so proud of Leigh and what he has acheived, there are so many memories some of which I have put together for him in the following Link Leigh Humphrey We all watched it Thursday morning and it brought a tear to our eyes. The first horse Leigh ever
rode was Buffy so yesterday he finished by riding Buffy. These are the before and after pictures
Last night we had a surprise party at the local pub and Leigh was thrilled with how many turned up to wish him all the best and I would like to say on his behalf, Thank you to everyone who donated money, we decided that it wouldn’t be practical to buy him something he would have to carry with him so it was decided to give him the money which I’m sure he will find very useful, £230 was raised which goes to show how well liked he is. We will definitely miss him, Leigh has always been professional in his manner, never showed favouritism always had time and patience for everyone and to his credit he has stuck this out through thick and thin.
Good Luck Leigh you deserve to do well
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i totally agree with everything you say, we have only knowen leigh since may and he has been ace. good luck matey
Comment by lea and ashton — January 9, 2009 @ 6:30 pm
GOOD LUCK LEIGH!!!
god its gonna be strange not seeing you at the yard…totally agree with everything that chris has said. When you first came to the stables i never thought you’d stick at it and now look at you!!!
hope you have lots of fun in Sicily and get to know some hunky italian men so i can come and visit lol.
wish you all the best, see you soon xxx
Comment by Kelly — January 9, 2009 @ 6:50 pm
omg i couldnt come on thursday night!
i was soooooooo gutted
leigh was my instructer for a year or so
i will miss him so much
good luck leigh!
(that video brought a tear to my eye to!)
Comment by molly g — January 9, 2009 @ 7:05 pm
Good Luck Leigh! ! ! ! ! !
good luck anyway and i hope you have the best time eva and to remember us all 
x x x x x x x x x
My mum only told me about the party on the way home from riding ! ! ! i was like WHAT ? ? ? she sed she forgot and then that she thought i would be tired and woudnt of wanted to go
Comment by Lucy S — January 9, 2009 @ 7:28 pm
all the best leigh … hope it all works out for you xxxtashixxx
Comment by xxxtashixxx — January 10, 2009 @ 4:36 pm
We wish you the very best in your new Job, Leigh. Sophie got to konw you more than I and always spoke highly of you and said how much fun you are to work with. I was only just getting to know you and would like to say thankyou for your patience, help and kindness to a complete novice to horses!
All the Best
Donna and Sophie *
Comment by donna and sophie — January 10, 2009 @ 8:07 pm
have only know leigh since the end of last year, he was a great lad to work with, i wish him all the best of luck with the job and make sure yuo stay in touch, you’ll be missed
Comment by Lynne — January 10, 2009 @ 8:44 pm
Good Luck!!!!!! You taught me a lot, going to miss you! Enjoy!!!!!!1
Shannon.
Comment by shannon hanford — January 12, 2009 @ 11:10 am
good luck leigh hope u have a great time this is bridie the one who was on pippa remember she wouldent jump in the lesson.
Comment by bridie adams — March 15, 2009 @ 10:26 am
Good Luck Leigh I Hope You Have A Fabumous Time I Miss You Already!!!I Wish You Didnt Go But Good Luck
From Bridie
P.S Are You Gonna Come Back To Visit Us!!
Comment by bridie — May 29, 2009 @ 11:03 am