Our Trainers

CLAIRE LLEWELYN

Claire is BSH II and has a background in eventing and pure dressage but has always been especially interested in the benefits of polework for both horses and riders. Several years ago Claire developed EQUIGYM which is using poles in lots of different layouts to challenge horses and riders.

“I change layouts and exercises constantly so always ask a different question to keep everyone thinking.

“I also use lateral work and poles as well.

Claire was asked to showcase EQUIGYM at Your Horse in 2019 including using Guinea pig demonstrations to show different exercises over 3 days to over 1000 people. Claire loves working with all kinds of different people and horses and loves meeting everyone.

JUSTINE HARE

Justine is an approachable and experienced BHS Accredited Professional Coach, Pony Club Accredited Coach, UKCC Level 2 Coach and BD Dressage Judge.Covering Rutland, Leicestershire and SW Lincolnshire, Justine coaches all ages and abilities, providing a personalised and structured approach to help every rider achieve their equine goals.Specialising in flatwork and polework, but covering gridwork, show jumping and cross country as well - Justine offers coaching and clinics either at your yard or a hired venue.

“My coaching philosophy is to create a supportive and enjoyable environment that enables the development of the horse, the rider and their partnership.

“For riders, development focuses on increasing knowledge, technical skills and feel. Horse development concentrates on improving the way of going. I believe building confidence and self-belief in both horse and rider is essential as this enables progress and achievement both within and between sessions.

“Using this approach allows goals to become achievable – I love seeing partnerships achieve their goals!"

As a BHS Accredited Professional Coach, I am insured, DBS checked, have Safeguarding and First Aid”