Clare Haste, Equine Yard Manager
Clare is a BHS Level 4 Coach in Complete Horsemanship and has her BHS Stage 5 Stable Managers Certificate. She has lots of experience to share with our students and customers.
BHS Coaches
Patricia (Trish) Bainbridge BHS stage 4 coach in Complete Horsemanship
Holly Whitcombe BHS AI
Full time Yard Technicians
Leah Grange
Chantel Evans
Part time Yard Technicians
Holly Gilbert-Eastwood
Kimberly Payne
Nicki Barber
Amber
Born in 2010, 16.2hh, Irish Draught, Mare
Amber is a beautiful mare with a lovely presence. She is a lovely all-rounder who is suitable for riders of all levels.
Bea
Born in 2011, 14.3hh, Cob, Mare
Bea is owned by the College. She came on loan to us in 2019 and when her owner decided to put her up for sale we decided to buy her. She is a much-loved favourite on the yard and loves her jumping.
Bella
Born in 2014, 16.2hh, Cob, Mare
Bella is owned by the College. Bella joined the team at the beginning of 2020, she is one of our youngest horses, she is a quick learner and loves to please. She has 3 lovely paces on the flat and is starting to progress on to poles and jumping this year.
Harvey
Born in 2011, 15hh, Cob, Gelding
Harvey is on loan to the College. Harvey is a very lovable character on the yard. He enjoys stable management sessions with the students, loves to go out hacking and loves any challenging pole work in his ridden sessions.
Little Jim
Born in 2006, 14.1hh, Welsh D X, Gelding
Little Jim is a small pony with a very big personality! He is a firm favourite amongst clients and students and he seems to be able to turn his hoof to anything.
Sophie
Born in 2011, 15hh, Irish Sports Horse, Mare
Sophie is owned by the College. She is a super talented mare who is our schoolmistress for shows. Sophie excels in her flatwork, loves her show jumping and is super brave at cross country.
Dave
Born in 2005, 15hh Bob, Gelding
Dave is owned by the College. He has an excellent temperament and is adored in the centre.
Dobbie
Born in 2004,14. hh Bay Riding pony, Gelding
Dobbie is on loan to the College and regularly competes and wins at the riding club unaffiliated events held at the centre.
Bandit
Born 2013, 14.3hh Piebald Cob, Gelding
Bandit is on loan to the College, he enjoys his work and loves to teach riders all he knows.
Ben
Born 2016, 17hh ISH, Chestnut Gelding
Ben is the youngest member of our team, he tries very hard at all he does.
Orrie
Born 2002, 15.3 bay, Thoroughbred X
Orrie has a lot to teach his riders with a wealth of experience up his hooves. Is on loan to the College with his brother Dobbie.
Peggy
Born 2013, 14hh Welsh D, (currently for sale)
Peggy has taught our students all about brining on and developing a young horse and she is now ready to go out and experience the world.
Leo
Born 2009, 16.1 Bay ISH, Gelding
Leo is owned by the College and is used in lessons for our more experienced riders and in BHS training.
Dafydd
Born 2012, 15.1 Appaloosa, Gelding
Dafydd is on loan to the College and is a sensitive chap, he has a generous nature and a willing attitude.
Luigi
Born 2008, 15hh, Gelding
Luigi is owned by the College, he is full of character and a real favourite on the yard. He loves showing students his dressage movements.
River
Born 2008, 16hh, Sports horse, Gelding
River loves his hacking.
Zippy
Born 2005, 14.3 Bay Roan, Gelding
Zippy is on loan to the College, he is experienced in dressage movements and has plenty to share with the students.
Warrior
Born 2008, 15hh Appaloosa, Gelding
Warrior is skilled at lunging and has plenty to teach the students to help prepare them for their assessments.
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