Scragged Oak Farm, Hucking, ME17 1QU
Scragged Oak Farm, Hucking, ME17 1QU
I am a qualified BHSAI, and have been since the late 90s. I have been involved with horses from a young age. My parents ran a riding school when I was a child right through my teenage years. I worked on the yard alongside my parents and siblings, where I did a lot of backing and producing young horses for use in the school and for competition. I went on to teach and ride on a freelance basis until I opened my own riding school. I ran this for years but the opportunity arose to keep my own competition horses and produce young horses for competition, something I had always wanted to do, so I grabbed the chance.
This is where I am currently based as a coach and trainer/producer of youngstock and problem horses. I am also an active riding member of the British Show Jumping, British Eventing and British Dressage and compete on a regular basis. I offer several livery & lessons packages including training, competition and sales livery. I produce all of my own competition horses and ponies for my daughter, who I have taught and trained. She is now an active member of British Show Jumping and the Pony Club, and is regularly competing at age 10 with huge success. I have experience with working with a range of problem horses, who have successfully been re-educated and returned to their owners as part of my training livery program. This is something I get enormous pleasure and satisfaction from.
I have furthered my knowledge in this field and have achieved a diploma in horse psychology. I also have diplomas in horse care and management, and anatomy and physiology. I am trained in sports psychology, which I feel is another area close to my heart. I coach a lot of people of all ages and capabilities, it is very apparent to me how an individual’s mindset plays a huge part in what they are able to achieve. This qualification will enable me to coach my clients in a way that not only develops their skills on board the horse but helps them to maintain a positive mindset and a winning attitude when it comes to competition.
