Samantha Smith

I am a fully qualified BDCC level 2 coach and I am happy to teach all levels of horses and riders. I have successfully trained horses from unbroken to PSG level. My current horse Sylvester has 2 regional titles and is competing successfully at PSG.  I also have 2 younger...

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Shaun Malpass

I am a UKCC2 coach, having evented up to 2* and compete regularly at BD with my own and clients horses.  I coach all level of riders looking to gain, improve and achieve their goals.  I coach with an empathetic outlook on both horse and rider, working on confidence, goal...

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Shaun Malpass

I have ridden the majority of my life, from my early childhood.  Being the only horsey one in my family, it was a passion I knew I wanted to pursue.  I am a qualified coach and now manager of Askham Bryan Equine Unit.   Through my riding career so far, I...

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Izzy Forbes

I am the treasurer of Nidd Valley Riding Club. By day, I crunch numbers as an accountant, at the weekends and evenings I spend my time with my spirited chestnut Branston (featured in the photo above). We currently compete at 80cm eventing and are partial to dressage and long hacks...

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Vicki Forbes

Vicki is the Chair and Web Editor for Nidd Valley.  “I can’t ever remember not loving horses.  This led to me spending several years in the horse racing industry both UK and Australia.  After having my daughter, I found time to reignite my passion for horses and my paths crossed...

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Kath Inman

A BHS Accredited Senior Coach, Kath Inman’s passion is the training and bringing on of young horses, she also enjoys working with novice riders and horses.  Kath provides encouragement to both horse and rider at any level.  She has worked her way through Pony Club gaining her A test. She...

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