Associated Trainers
Michelle Cogger
Michelle is a British Dressage listed instructor and specialises in the rider's position. Using her Mechanical horse and surrounded by mirrors, she focus' on getting you into the correct position and helping you correct any bad habits you may have picked up.
What do you need to have a lesson?
You don't even need a horse! It's excellent to keep yourself trim/Riding fit if your horse is off work. You can bring your own saddle or you can use Michelle's one. Just wear your normal riding gear from the waist down, so jods and boots (when riding Mickey you don't need a hat!).
Michelle is a super, confidence giving instructor who can adapt her style from very novice riders to professional riders.
Also Michelle offers the opportunity for you to take your own horse and ride in her fantastic indoor school, this allows you to put into practice what you have learnt during the mechanical session. With both the mechanical horse and school being indoors its great when the weathers not so good!
Tony Whipps
Tony Whipps is a superbly accomplished rider, both for schooling and competition and everlastingly popular instructor. His style is friendly, and encouraging but also gets everyone focused.
Sessions are held in small groups or on an individual basis, working on athletic jumping, balance & rhythm, starting with poles and building up to related distances and course riding.
Ernest Dillon
His successful international show jumping career included Grand Prix, International Trial and Derby wins. He was in the top fifty of the B.S.J.A. computer rankings for a number of years. Ernest has successfully upgraded horses from novice to international standard on numerous occasions as well as competed in two star three day events and advanced one-day horse trials. He has a proven record of developing horses and riders to international competition standards and has trained riders from novice to international level including Young Riders and Senior European Championships in both show jumping and horse trials.
Markus Bauer
"I FEEL SOMETIMES THAT MY ROLE AS A TRAINER IS NOT TO HELP RIDERS WITH HORSE PROBLEMS, BUT TO HELP HORSES WITH RIDER/OWNER PROBLEMS!" - Markus Bauer
Having become a fully qualified German Bereiter, Markus was the Bearetier of Heike Kemmer and then the late George Theodoreescu (probably one of the best dressage trainers the world ever knew!)
Markus came to England in 1997 and joined Longdean stud, where he specialized in training and competing their mostly home bred Hanoverians up to Prix st. George level, and represented Longdean stud at several Regional and National championships. Markus has also represented Denmark at several international events.
Markus has run his own dressage training yard since 2001 from where he trains dressage, event and showjumping riders on their own horses as well as taking horses in for training and competing clients' horses.
His approach is refreshing and positive with the horses well being always the most important factor in the training session.
Markus teaches Prelim to Grand Prix, if you are keen and want to learn he is guaranteed to help you. Lots more information available at: http://www.markusbauer.com/index.htm
Caroline Cooper
A patient and quiet rider with enthusiasm and drive Caroline's lessons reflect her desire to see both horse and rider succeed in their goals at whatever level that might be. Sympathetic and encouraging her lessons help her pupils build that very special relationship.
Theresa White
Theresa White – New to North Downs, however is an excellent all round trainer, over the years Theresa has produced many of her own horses to be used for Eventing up to Intermediate level, Foxhunters up to 1.4m and Advance Medium Dressage.
Theresa has also produced many horses for her clients in the above disciplines to with lots of wins under her belt.
With an adaptable and positive approach Theresa can tailor her teaching, from the beginner to the advanced rider, with green or experienced horses.
Matthew Hayes
Matthew has over 15 years experience working horses and training horses at all levels, accross all disciplines. Having worked at top proffessional yards including Olympic dressage rider Carl Hester & Spencer Wilton, Matthew has amalgamted knowledge and expertise gleaned from both traditional and modern training methods to bring a fresh new approach to your horses training on the ground.
From in hand work to long reining and lunging. Matthew works with owners/riders towards achieving your goals, whether that be working your horse from a remedial perspective to help strengthen and improve balance and co-ordination or for those in competition work, training the horse with focus on greater collection and muscle development.
With a trained eye, coupled with his knowledge and natural affinity with horses, Matthew offers a unique service, that not only offers a refreshing change to your horses work schedule, but also offers a vital opportunity for the horse to be worked to his best advantage in a harmonious and non-restrictive way. Mobile: 07786 937 176 Email: m.hayes@live.co.uk