Frenches Farms Instructors
Michaela has over twenty years experience in all disciplines, specialist in show jumping. She has competed nationally and internationally representing Great Britain on many teams. She has won many National Championships including The Blue Chip Star Finals on two separate occasions. She has competed at all major venues including Hickstead, Horse of the Year Show, the British Open etc, and a winner of three cars. An established Pony Club Instructor and accredited Jumpcross trainer. Michaela teaches all disciplines at all levels, abilities, riders of any age, available for private or group lessons.
Rowena has been involved in the equestrian world all her life. coming from a Horsey family, she started off in the Pony Club and enjoyed all it had to offer! Eventing, Pony Club Games, before specialising in Showjumping. Through this discipline she was lucky enough to be selected for European Teams and compete at all the best shows in the UK, and some of the best shows in Europe. Through her formative years, Rowena was a working pupil at the yard of the great John Whitaker. Now Rowena focuses much of her time on teaching, from which she gets much pleasure, watching the development of both horse and rider. She feels that her wealth of experience has helped her hone her patient and subtle approach to her pupils as well as a quiet determination to achieve the best for all concerned.
As a fully registered BHS intermediate instructor Nancy has over 30 years practical experience together with a great passion for all equestrian disciplines. Nancy works with all horse and pony types with the intention of fully assisting and empowering riders to their desired levels of competence. Her sympathetic approach and empathy with horse and rider gains excellent results. Nancy believes there is never a single route to success and takes time to listen. observe and understand as each horse and rider combination is unique
Lydia is a fully qualified BS Coach and has competed to 1.40 level. She competes regularly at both national and international shows and enjoys producing young horses. Originally from a showing background Lydia can offer a wide variety of training sessions from flat and pole work all the way through to jump lessons. Lydia looks at each horse and rider as a combination and will tailor a session to what will work best for you and your horse. Available for private or group lessons, can cater to all ages and abilities.