I started riding at the age of 4 and now, age 29 I have gained a lot of experience with all types of horses. I got my first pony (Connemara - Molly, 14.2hh) at the age of 9 and started attending local shows. I soon found that Dressage was my vocation and took to it well. I was a member of BYRDS and competed at Dressage on Molly until I unfortunately outgrew her. During this time I rode many differ
ent horses at the livery yard I was at, winning 'Rider with most potential' in East Derbyshire region. In 2000, at the age of 12, I got my first horse (Trakehner - Moonstar, 17hh) as a 3 y.o. However after getting his leg stuck in a gate, damage to his nearside fore tendon meant he was never truly sound again, so we never got to competition level. In 2001 I got my second horse (Trakehner - Verena, 16.1hh) as a 2 y.o. After being broken in we had a tough few months battling against each other's wills, but through determination we got there. I still own and compete Verena now, at the age of 18 and we ride at Advanced Medium level. I now put my skills to use by schooling other people's horses as well as my best friend Verena, whom I train with Jane Green. If you don't have as much time as you'd like to ride or would like someone to progress your horse's schooling-work forwards when you've hit a rut then I could help you. If you are interested please send me a message and I will get back to you to set up an appointment if requested.
