Our yard manager

Beth Hardy is a BHS Senior Coach, Stage 5 Coach and Ride , Stable Managers Cert and graduated from Writtle College with BSC Hons in Equine Science.

She started riding at just 4 years old and was hooked.  Carrying on riding for fun and competitively she has become a very experienced horsewoman and has competed in all disciplines with her own horses and ponies.

Beths abilities are all round, with amazing equine skills and people skills whilst keeping the yard running to a very high standard.

It takes more than great horse skills to run a yard

We’re so proud and privelaged to have Beth running the yard.

Whilst our success is down to our amazing team, it takes a great leader to hold things together.

 

Assistant Manager

 

Amy Phipps has achieved the BHS stage 4 in complete horsemanship. Amy has lots of experience teaching all levels of rider. Amy enjoys getting out competing and has been on many outings with out lovely Mossy where they have done very well in dressage!

 

Instructors

 

Georgia Stanton – Our very popular pony club co-ordinator! She has a real passion for pony club and encouraging all riders to take part in activities and competitions. Attending international Pony Club quiz and taking quiz Champion in the nationals 4 times! Georgia also has her full BHS Stage 3 qualifications as well as her Stage 4 care and is working towards her Stage 4 lunge and ride. Georgia enjoys spending time and competing on her own horse with a goal to qualify for HOYS or Your Horse Live this year. 

 

Charly Press – Charly has been with us since Feb 2020 and has since achieved her BHS Stage 3 teach qualification. Charly is on of the most popular instructors with children and adults being very encouraging and always helps riders to feel positive! Charly enjoys spending time with her own horse as well as her favourite on the yard - Magic! 

 

Katie Weston – Katie has been with us since July 2021 and is a very popular instructor among adults and children. Katie has since achieved the BHS Stage 3 teach, lunge and care qualifications and is now working towards her Stage 4 exams. Katie enjoys outings with our lovely Calypso competing in dressage, XC and show jumping and being very successful! 

 

Hannah Smith Walker - Hannah was a client with us for over 10 years before becoming a member of staff in November 2021. Hannah currently has her full BHS Stage 2 qualification as well as her Stage 3 ride, care and lunge and is currently working towards the Stage 3 teach. Hannah's two daughters have also ridden with us for around 12 years and have achieved their Stage 2 ride and care. Hannah enjoys spending time with her two retired ex racehorses and her favourite horse on the yard - Pip! 

 

Karly Andrews - Karly is head girl and helps ensure the smooth running of the yard and the horse's day to day care. Karly has her Pony Club Coach level 1, BHS Stage 3 care and lunge and her Pony Club UK CC level 2 qualification. Karly has taken Betty out to many outings including showing and dressage and has recently qualified for the Sunshine Tour! 

 

Yard Staff

 

Cora - Cora is a level 2 apprentice and has her BHS Stage 1. She enjoys riding a variety of the horses and Cora's goal is to become an eventing groom. 

Mia - Mia joined us is 2023 and is loving helping to school the smaller ponies! She really enjoys Rosie. 

Summer - Summer is a level 2 apprentice and has learned a lot over the last few months. 

Jess - Joined us at the start of 2024, she is a level 3 apprentice and is learning the routine and getting to know the horses. 

 

Charlotte - Charlotte is in the office most days and is very organised with admin. Charlotte is always there to help with bookings and enquiries. 

 

 

We also have a few freelance instructors. Who work regular hours with us and cover holiday. They all know the horses well and have a range of experience at different riding schools. 

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