Associated Trainers
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.
Carol Brazell
Having run ‘Littleton Cottage’ as a successful Training & Livery yard since 1977, Carol is an accomplished trainer and rider with a wealth of experience. A qualified AI Carol has evented 3* and is a group 3 dressage rider.
Patient and understanding of both horse and rider, Carol’s passion for getting it right combined with the great facilities at Littleton allow for a versatility few trainers can offer, be it a flat work lesson to work through a tricky test or a SJ or X-Country session to prepare for an event, Carol can accommodate.
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