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Sophie has been teaching at Bury Farm since October 2007. After graduating from university in 2005 with a degree in law she took a gap year and went to be a working pupil at Wellington Riding in Hampshire to train as a horse riding instructor and has never looked back!
Sophie is a BHS preliminary instructor, which means that she has passed the BHS stage I and II exams and the preliminary teaching test. Sophie is currently working towards taking the stage III exam and completing her teaching portfolio to gain the next teaching qualification, the AI.
Sophie is a very calm, supportive instructor who having two horses of her own that she competes in dressage, show jumping and eventing, can offer assistance in all disciplines.
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Mel has been a BHS AI instructor for 25 years and has gained a grade A with distinction in Equine Studies with Instructional Techniques and a grade A with merit in The Senior Horse Masters course. Having competed in show jumping, dressage and eventing, Mel now teaches in all disciplines and has taught people in Canada, America and Hawaii in addition to the UK.
When asked to describe herself she says" I'm a bit of a tough old bird when it comes to teaching you, and I can make you work hard, but I will never scare you and you will always come out feeling you have achieved a lot. I believe you need to have the basic position right before you can improve and move on. Think of your riding like children's building blocks-a good foundation will take you higher and higher. I am also an advanced first aider with St. John's Ambulance, so you're in good hands!"
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Ben has trained with numerous Dressage and Event riders, having
competed in both Affiliated Dressage and Eventing and worked for
numerous professional riders; leading him on to compete at the
British Dressage Winter Dressage Championships, BYRDS U25's
Championships and Senior Home International in 2009. He is
listed on the British Dressage Trainers Database and has his own
Dressage yard in Northamptonshire. Having successfully completed a BSc
(Hons) in Equine Management in 2010, Ben now rides and competes
for a living and has a supportive network of owners and friends
who support his ambition to reach Grand Prix level.
Ben says "I am heavily involved with both Riding and Pony Club
members and strive to improve harmony between horse and rider
whilst making lessons fun and enjoyable. During 2010 I was
Senior Team Manager for Rockingham Forest Riding Club and directly
responsible for pre competition training and development. Being
involved with Oakbank School was a highlight of 2010 for me.
Having been shortlisted for the British Dressage Young Professionals
Award in 2010 my aim for 2011 is to reach the Final of this
prestigious bursary award"
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If you wish to book a lesson with any of our Instructors,
please call 01525 222 114 to arrange a time.
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