About Holly
Holly began riding as a young child, and at the age of 7 got her first pony. She began taking part in local level and Pony Club shows and training. At the age of 13 Holly bought Abby a very green six year old. After a couple of years of training, Holly started working through the Pony club exams and began Eventing. After two seasons Holly turned to pure Dressage and continued to event Reggie in her spare time. Shortly after this Holly became an active member of BYRDS North West and started regularly training with UKCC level 4 coach Janet Horswill, and regularly took part in clinics with various Grand Prix Dressage riders. Holly went to university to study 'Equine Performance Coaching Bsc[Hons]', before going on to work for one of the UK's leading Dressage riders and trainers, Dan Greenwood for two years.
During her time in BYRDS, Holly represented the North West region five times at the Inter-Regionals and Home Internationals, gaining a number of podium finishes. Holly came second at the Winter National championships in 2013 in the Novice Restricted Petplan championships, and qualified for and competed at the BD National championships at Stoneleigh park in 2015. Holly was selected for the Pony Club rider development pathway 2015/16 as one of six riders selected nationally, only two of which were selected for Dressage.
Once deciding that Holly wanted a career in the Equine industry she was keen to broaden her education in all aspects of equestrianism. Holly completed her Degree in Equine Performance Coaching Bsc[Hons] at Moreton Morrell college, as well as passing her Pony Club exams up to AH standard. Holly also achieved her UKCC level 2 and BHSAI and additionally took her HGV driving test (articulated lorry -CE class).
Horses
Abby
Abby
15.2hh ISH
2003
Holly has trained and competed Abby up to Advanced medium. Together they have been selected for many teams and competed at numerous Regional and National championships.
(AKA Princess)
Now and again
Reggie
16.0hh Thoroughbred
1999
Reggie has competed up to BE Novice with Holly's sister, Emma. Holly has had fun competing Reggie at BE100. Reggie is now semi-retired having fun in the field and at home.
Don Primero
Donny
17.1hh Hanoverian
2014
Don Noblesse X Desperados
Holly broke in Donny in 2017 whilst working for Dan. He has completed his first competition achieving 71% and continues to be trained at home, to prepare him to take his competitive career further.
Diablo Rosso
Lenny
16.3hh Hanoverian
2015
Don Noblesse X Florianus
Holly broke in Lenny in 2018 whilst working for Dan. Lenny is in training at home and will soon be ready for his first competition.
Fresco
Fred
Hanoverian
2017
Floris Prince X St. Moritz
Fantasy rock
Rocky
Hanoverian
2018
Fahrenheit X Prince Thatch
Services
- Teaching- 45 min lessons, individual or group lessons available.
- Riding- Schooling/hacking out.
- Schooling livery- Short term schooling livery at my yard, to include full livery plus training of your horse.
- Rehab livery- full livery plus rehabilitation for your horse post injury.
- Yard work- includes any yard work (mucking out/filling haynets etc
- Trimming/clipping- Mane/tail, clipping of any sort.
- Show preparation- Bathing, Plaiting, cleaning tack.
- Show assistance/grooming- Plaiting, tacking up, washing off, general assistance on competition day (half or full day available).
- Transporting- transporting horses, in either my lorry or yours (insurance may need to be discussed).
Should you have any questions or require any other services please do not hesitate to contact.
Price list
- Teaching- Dependent on numbers of people in the lesson, and number of lessons. Please contact for more information.
- Riding- £20.
- Schooling livery- packages tailor made to suit you and your horse, please discuss this with Holly.
- Rehabilitation livery- packages tailor made to suit you and your horse, please discuss this with Holly.
- Yard work- £12 per hour
- Trimming/clipping- please contact Holly for what service you require.
- Show preparation- £25
- Show assistance (Half day) £50, (Full day) £80
- Transporting- Please discuss this with Holly.
Please note that in excess of 10 miles, a travel fee will be charged.
