Trainers

We have a large selection of accredited and qualified trainers, who we use for training clinics. We only use approved trainers who are qualified and insured. To find out more about them and their background, please see below.

Rhian is an eventing and and riding club instructor guru. She enjoys teaching all ages, abilities and has a great affinity at understanding the horse and rider combination in front of her, identifying the areas for growth and to how to help the two progress. Rhian is fantastic at helping riders grow in confidence and build strong partnerships with their horse, regardless of the level they are currently competing at or are aiming to compete at.

Since moving to Wiltshire for the past 10 years she has been team trainer for the Beaufort PC SJ and Eventing teams, supporting numerous wins both locally and at the Championships. Pupils have progressed to BG Junior and Young Rider Teams and she still trains 5* Eventer Alicia hawker whom she has taught since she was 8yrs old.

BHSII & BHSM

Tanya has trained pupils towards junior and young rider eventing teams including pony club championship teams within eventing, dressage and show jumping. Not to be restricted, you can often find Tanya training private clients from her own yard or theirs from Grass Root levels all the way to 2* level.

Having been involved with equines from an early age, Tanya started her equine career at Talland School of Equitation under the keen eye of Pammy Hutton and Adam Kemp as the head girl for two years. Since qualifying she has flourished and successfully set up her own yard within Wiltshire and has happily been based there for 15 years.

BS Accredited Trainer

Having trained under the watchful eye of Pammy Hutton, Rowland Ferneyhough and Dick Stillwell, Johnathan achieved his BSHI early in his career, before also achieving BS accredited trainer status. Although still seen out on the competitive circuit, with a handful of talented young horses, much of his time is now taken with teaching. Having been one of the first trainers when we started the club, he is still as committed to training member’s as ever and finds time for monthly sessions for us whilst running his own JB Academy, giving an annual training program as well as training pony clubs and regular clients.

BHSII & BHSM

Tanya has trained pupils towards junior and young rider eventing teams including pony club championship teams within eventing, dressage and show jumping. Not to be restricted, you can often find Tanya training private clients from her own yard or theirs from Grass Root levels all the way to 2* level.

Having been involved with equines from an early age, Tanya started her equine career at Talland School of Equitation under the keen eye of Pammy Hutton and Adam Kemp as the head girl for two years. Since qualifying she has flourished and successfully set up her own yard within Wiltshire and has happily been based there for 15 years.

Penny comes and does clinics for the club throughout the year.  Riders can choose to ride side saddle or astride and as Penny has a number of her own side saddles she is happy to bring them so you can have a go on your own horse.

Penny has and does compete in showing to top level, side saddle and astride, with many wins and placings at HOYS and RIHS.

Affiliated Judge Showing

Ian is a renowned international showing Judge and producer. Ian has had a great success producing horses professionally however, he really enjoys supporting Amateur owner riders in order to get the best out of their horses. He has produced horses that have won and taken champion at the Royal International Horse show, Windsor, HOYS etc.

Ian having taken time off of riding is available for tuition, to support you to get the best out of your horse in the show ring or dressage arena. His approach is very informal and incorporates everything he has learnt himself over the many years of competing himself.

Affiliated Judge Showing

Mother and daughter team, Gayle and Emma have produced horses and ponies to the highest of levels.  Being crowned Show Producers of the year in 2022, they have received top honours at HOYS and RIHS.

Based in Guildford, the team travel especially for WGRC and their clinics are always well attended from those who love showing, and those who wish to improve their ring craft for the dressage.

Team Holder are particularly great with children, with one session being booked up for lead reins and first riddens.

If your horse is a cob, native or RoR you are bound to have a great time and see improvements in just that one session.