BHS Accredited Professional Senior Coach
ARHA/MHAO/LCAO Equine Therapist (IAAT)
QuadX® Equine Strength, Conditioning & Rehabilitation Coach
FdA Venue & Event Management - IOSH Managing Safely
Welcome! I’m here to help you and your horse thrive together. By combining proactive coaching with equine biomechanics and holistic therapy, let's build a strong and long-lasting partnership.
My experience with horses began in childhood, thanks to my amazing late mum, Christine, who was a rider and instructor herself.
I was fortunate to grow up as a Pony Club member, riding all sorts of wonderful ponies and horses who taught me valuable lessons and provided a lot of old-fashioned fun! I look back on those early years, filled with training, outings and competitions, with immense gratitude.
In my teens and beyond, I competed successfully in Showjumping (BSJA) and Hunter Trials. Later in life, my appreciation for dressage truly blossomed, and I was completely hooked. I’ve trained to Advanced level and enjoyed some lovely successes at National Championships along the way.
My time training at the unique TTT (Training the Teachers of Tomorrow) centre was hugely influential, embedding a classical style and ethos that still guides my coaching today.
Now in my 40s, I’m as dedicated as ever. I continue to pursue my own learning and growth, attending regular CPD sessions. My passion for deepening my understanding of these wonderful creatures will never stop.
There is nothing I love more than helping riders build a genuine partnership with their horse and helping horses feel and perform well.
For me, it’s about ethical coaching with a deep passion for equine wellbeing. That passion led me from coaching to becoming an Equine Therapist in 2019 and developing my knowledge in Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation.
My Years at Jewels Stables (Riding School)
For seven wonderful years, from 2007 to 2014, I had the joy of running my own ABRS-approved riding school, ‘Jewels Stables’. It was a special time, focused entirely on building a supportive community and creating the highest standards of care and tuition for our horses and riders.
Looking back, I remember a constant buzz of activity and fun! We trained aspiring instructors for their UKCC, ABRS and BHS exams and with the help of an outstanding group of dedicated volunteers and working pupils, we hosted exams, charity shows, learning programmes, hacks and camps, bringing so much joy to riders of all ages and backgrounds.
Today, Jewels Stables bring together everything I have learned and experienced throughout my career – coaching, biomechanics, therapy, strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, events and above all, a deep understanding of the horse as an individual.
Whether I am coaching a rider, supporting a horse through therapy and rehabilitation, developing strength and conditioning programmes or creating and hosting events, my aim remains the same: to promote ethical horsemanship, equine wellbeing and genuine partnerships between horses and people.
Jewels is one of the most intuitive riding coaches I've ever had. Jewels instinctively knows what works for each individual and she adapts her style of teaching to suit any level. I started with her over 3 years ago on my first horse, doing intro and jumping 50cm (that felt huge) and now she's coaching me into Novice and jumping 90-95. I love how much I learn about my riding and my horse during the sessions. As you can tell, I can highly recommend Jewels
To find out more or book one of our events please contact me on 07833 061929 or use our contact page to send a message.
