Gaye Nicholas Equestrian Coach

Gaye Nicholas Equestrian Coach Maximise strengths to minimise weaknesses

I am passionate about helping riders connect with their horses in order to achieve their goals, across all disciplines - whether it be at affiliated,unaffiliated, PC/RC or just wanting to enjoy riding across the countryside. Willing to teach individuals, pairs of riders or groups on the flat,polework,show jumping or XC in and around SE Wales and Gloucestershire. BD Trainer - Youth Trainer and Asse

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BE Coach
Ride Safe Advisor
List 4 Dressage Judge
Selected for National Development Programme for Coaching Excellence

12/06/2026

Looking for transport to pick up horse from Newbury back to Chepstow
Anyone got any availability?

Were back on the road:))Thank you everyone for all of your support ###x
26/05/2026

Were back on the road:))
Thank you everyone for all of your support ###x

Lovely day - even better that we managed our first XC schooling session for a few monthsLovely grass cover and marked f...
23/05/2026


Lovely day - even better that we managed our first XC schooling session for a few months
Lovely grass cover and marked fences at Tumpy Green and a few horses out schooling at same time to make the whole thing more realistic. Can’t wait to get next xc group out there to have fun:))

19/05/2026

Oh dear. Never leave me bored and alone with phone
I seemed to have lots of people to add or remove. Very boring activity but easy cut off point as if I hadn’t had communication over the last difficult 6 months then I probably wasn’t high on your friends list
If I binned you it doesn’t mean I don’t like you, it means I shouldn’t be left alone with iPhone while struggling with a boring day
:)))))) ###x

03/05/2026

Really should have photo of the fabulous Fanta but he was so grown up on his first lesson in school that we all missed our chance:(
Such a quick learner and so keen to please that his future will be a wonderful smiley journey
Good job on board by jockey Alex Mason - I think she enjoyed herself today:))

03/05/2026

Congratulations Daisy Mae who aced her PC C test at the weekend
All that work and effort was worth it and you deserve every success- proud trainer and gran!!!!

11/04/2026

It’s pc test time of year again and congratulations to Tilly Meacham for passing her PC C test 🙂
Thoroughly deserved and looking forward to the next step …………… !!!!!

07/03/2026

Fairly dry this afternoon but still very nice to be indoors out of the damp, murky weather.
Pole and jump exercises focused on straightness and balance and gave everyone lots to think about.

Update- times on what’s app page. Can’t find it? Message meSpace available in polework and one space in jumpMessage me f...
08/02/2026

Update- times on what’s app page. Can’t find it? Message me

Space available in polework and one space in jump
Message me for more info or to book in:))

New date
March 7th clinic at Castle Farm, usk
1.00- flat/polework
2.00- novice jump- working on rhythm, balance and position to develop confidence
Names to me please then confirm place with payment(£25 per horse)

07/02/2026

"Every rider that pulls the head down of a horse has absolutely no idea how a horse functions, no matter who it is! I repeat NO MATTER WHO IT IS!!!" ~ Albert Voorn

Most riders say they want a calm horse.

But then they ride like this:

Rush the warm-up.
Pull on the reins.
Nag with the leg.
Get frustrated when the horse doesn’t respond.
Add gadgets when it gets worse.

You don’t 𝘨𝘦𝘵 calm.

You 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 calm.

Calm comes from:
• Clear preparation
• Balanced riding
• Consistent expectations
• Allowing time
• Repeating boring basics
• Knowing when to stop

Not from stronger bits.
Not from louder legs.
Not from striking a horse when it hesitates.

A tense rider creates a tense horse.
A rushed rider creates a rushed horse.
A confused rider creates a confused horse.

Then we blame the horse.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth:

If your horse can’t stay relaxed in walk and trot, he won’t be relaxed over fences.
If your horse can’t hold rhythm over poles, he won’t hold it to jumps.
If your horse can’t rebalance on the flat, he can’t rebalance in front of a fence.

Jumping doesn’t fix flat problems.

Jumping exposes them.

Prepare first.
Slow down.
Reward the smallest try.
Build understanding before height.

Your horse is always telling you what he needs.

Are you listening?

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Chepstow

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

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+447774704401

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