I have gained a wealth of experience from working in equine establishments of mixed clientele, where I have been involved in teaching, training and examining a wide range of people as well as breaking young horses, stud work and competing in showing, dressage, show jumping, eventing and side saddle, locally and at county shows, including the Royal Show.

Experience and Qualifications

• I have been riding since a child and was a member of the Atherstone Hunt Branch of the Pony Club. I passed all Pony Club tests up to H standard - this was taken at Heather Hall Riding School whilst I was there as a working pupil training for my BHSAI and BHS HK & R Stage 3.

• Experience of managing riding establishments including a stud, competition yards, riding schools (setting up to achieve BHS Approved status in 8 months) and my own business.

• Extensive experience of training working pupils and students to BHS stages 1, 2 & 3, NVQ Levels 1 to 3 and Pony Club tests to A test.

• Committee Member of Market Bosworth Agricultural, Horticultural and Equestrian Society and on show days I act as Chief Steward of the pony rings.

• Qualified Level 3 BHS NVQ Assessor

• City and Guilds A Award and V Award.

• UK Coaching Certificate Level 2

• First Aid at Work Qualified, have attended a British Equine Federation Child Protection Course and can also provide evidence of a CRB check.

Strengths and Abilities

• Training for Pony Club Tests and Horse and Pony Care Competition

• I am also an Area 7 B Test Examiner.

• I have my own horse and children’s ponies.

• Judging dressage and showing locally and to County Show level

• I also teach private clients on their own horses.

I have always been keen to improve children’s and young person’s horsemanship and stable management skills. I feel strongly that the work experience gained on yards is vital if we are to produce grooms, instructors etc. who have both practical and theoretical knowledge.