Riding High Coaching & Coach Development

18/04/2026

Excellent CPD day for equestrian coaches!

🐎 Symmetry in the Saddle for Coaches

📍 Whitegate Farm
📅 26 April | ⏰ 10am – 1pm

Join Steph Bradley (SMS Master Saddle Fitter & UKCC Level 4 Coach) for a practical session on identifying and improving rider and horse asymmetry.

✔ Rider position & symmetry
✔ Saddle fit and interaction
✔ Biomechanics insights
✔ Demo riders with practical solutions

Open to all coaches and aspiring coaches across disciplines.

🎓 6 CPD Credits available

A great opportunity to develop your eye and enhance your coaching toolkit!

Book here: https://horsemonkey.com/uk/equestrian_event/86314/4627+-+Symmetry+in+the+Saddle+for+Coaches+with+Steph+Bradley%2C+Whitegate+Farm

05/04/2026

This 👌🏻

For anyone who needs to see this right now….success in our sport is not a straight line! 📈
It’s a rollercoaster. 🎢
And let’s be straight here - bad days in the sandpit are going to happen.

So seek progression over perfection. Every time!

And remember …. training ourselves and our horses is like chopping down a forest with a small axe.
You chip chip chip away.
For what feels like an eternity. Then one day the tree falls, and a big step forward is made. 💡Then you move on to the next tree.

Remember to journal your progress - and get a visual on the knotches in the wood you make.
You will only appreciate how far you have come when you take a look back.
Have a look at old videos and compare to now.
See the progression.
Let that give you hope, and resilience to continue on the bad days.

You got this. One piece at a time. It ain’t easy.
If it was, they’d call it football!
🤣👌🏻💪🏻🪓🪾

Steph xx

01/04/2026

Coaching with company yesterday….
My 13 year old Labrador, Henry, loves checking in on my work days.
And he adores Flanders (Viv’s horse). Has done for years.
And Flanders is quite sweet on Henry too! A mutual appreciation society!
So it was lovely to see both having a lovely time in the arena yesterday!
Happy animals = happy humans.

29/03/2026

I have been coaching dressage for Flint & Denbigh Hunt Branch of the Pony Club for many years now….
Buzzing to see the team placed first at
The Addington Pony Club Spring show! Some lovely messages from the parents showing their appreciation which makes it all worthwhile!
Very proud coach this weekend!

and Denbigh Hunt Branch of the Pony Club

22/03/2026

Coach development session - practical problem solving!

🐎 Symmetry in the Saddle for Coaches

📍 Whitegate Farm
📅 26 April | ⏰ 10am – 1pm

Join Steph Bradley (SMS Master Saddle Fitter & UKCC Level 4 Coach) for a practical session on identifying and improving rider and horse asymmetry.

✔ Rider position & symmetry
✔ Saddle fit and interaction
✔ Biomechanics insights
✔ Demo riders with practical solutions

Open to all coaches and aspiring coaches across disciplines.

🎓 6 CPD Credits available

A great opportunity to develop your eye and enhance your coaching toolkit!

Book here: https://horsemonkey.com/uk/equestrian_event/86314/4627+-+Symmetry+in+the+Saddle+for+Coaches+with+Steph+Bradley%2C+Whitegate+Farm

06/03/2026

Delighted to have been asked to speak to Rosie Williams CEO of British Eventing for International Women’s week!!

04/03/2026

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🌟 Trainer Tuesday 🌟

It’s Trainer Tuesday, where we introduce you to our BD Wales coaches and the coaches who also visit Wales!

This week we’re delighted to introduce Steph Bradley - British Equestrian UKCC Level 4 Coach, BD Senior, Para and Youth Accredited Coach and Assessor, BD Coach Mentor. ✨🐴

Here’s what Steph has to say:

*"Hi, I’m Steph and I love coaching horses and their riders!

I’d describe myself as a curious, reflective, horse and rider-centred coach. Sessions are focused on you and the influence you have on your horse - working together, with empathy.

I coach and assess BD Youth, working with partnerships to progress through the Youth Pathway. I have regular youth clients and love being part of their journey, working towards goals and importantly, ensuring they have fun!

And I coach Senior riders too – running regular intimate camps/clinics for 4–6 riders here at my base Whitegate Farm, in our beautiful indoor and outdoor arenas.

I ride and compete – last year I rode at Grand Prix for the very first time – so I understand fully the joy and some of the challenges our sport brings, especially as we get that little bit older!

Equally, if you have ambitions of being part of regional or national teams or qualification for championships, I’m here to help you and your horse be the best you can both be to achieve your goals and to have a happy partnership – seeing through your horse’s eyes.

So whether you are looking for a ‘one off’ lesson to get a fresh perspective, or for a regular coach to be invested in your journey, I’m here to help you and your horse – whatever level you are at or whatever your goal."*

📍 Steph often hosts Youth Squad Assessments, Rider Skills Tests, Horse Care sessions and lessons for all, and these dates can be found on Horse Monkey.

💡 Otherwise, you can book direct and record your session through BD Wales Flexi Traininghttps://horsemonkey.com/uk/equestrian_event/84160/FLEXI+TRAINING+Wales+Region+-++All+Coaches

17/02/2026

Love this!
‘A coach who waits til you can perfect A before you try B is waiting too long!’
Learn through mistakes, learn through doing, learn together!!

Out of Order in the (Dressage) Court, by Bill Woods

"A guy came down my center line some years ago all decked out in his top hat on a Friesian exuding cadence and displaying a high, arched Second Level frame. He then proceeded to ride a very elegant Intro test which garnered something like 80%.

My obvious question after his final salute was, 'So what are you doing in this class anyway?'

He replied, 'Well his canter isn’t quite perfect yet.'"

Use the link below to continue reading 👇

https://www.myvirtualeventingcoach.com/articles/guest-blog-109-out-order-dressage-court-bill-woods

13/02/2026

If you listen to nothing else - this is a fabulous podcast! Please share!!

12/02/2026

🐉✨ St David’s Day Training at Whitegate Farm! ✨🐉

Celebrate St David’s Day with a fantastic training opportunity at Whitegate Farm with the brilliant Steph Bradley! 🐴💙

📅 1st March
📍 Whitegate Farm

A flexible training day with something for everyone!

🌟 Youth riders can book:
✅ Lessons
✅ Squad Assessments
✅ Rider Skills Tests
✅ Horse Care

🌟 Senior riders welcome too:
✅ Senior lessons available
✅ Shared lessons also available

🆕 Brand new options for 2026!
✨ Rider Symmetry
✨ Rider Profiling
Perfect to help set goals and focus your training for the year ahead.

📌 Book the session that suits you – flexible training options available!

👩‍🏫 Steph Bradley
British Equestrian UKCC Level 4 Coach
BD Senior, Para & Youth Accredited Coach and Assessor
BD Coach Mentor
Grand Prix rider

📲 Booking available now – don’t miss out! https://horsemonkey.com/uk/equestrian_event/81051/4647+-+BD+Wales+Youth+Squad+Assessments+Rider+Skills+Tests+Lessons+Horse+Care+and+Senior+Lessons+with+Steph+Bradley%2C+Whitegate+Farm

06/02/2026

🤩Please join us - discussion includes that latest FDA announcement on hormone replacement therapy and more!

📣 Breaking the Silence – Perimenopause, Menopause & the Female Equestrian with Steph Bradley

📅 Tuesday 10 February | 🕖 7pm | 💻 Zoom

Join us for an essential session exploring how perimenopause and menopause affect women in equestrian sport. Steph will share insights from her ground breaking research (1,600+ responses), real rider experiences, and current thinking around support and intervention.

The session includes an open Q&A and is ideal for riders, coaches, and anyone supporting women in sport.

🔗 Book here: https://horsemonkey.com/uk/equestrian_event/81532/4637+BD+Wales+-+Breaking+the+Silence+-+The+Impact+of+Perimenopause+and+Menopause+on+the+Female+Equestrian+with+Steph+Bradley+-+Zoom