Karen is a BHSI, Level 5 Performance Coach; she has attained UKCC Level 3 and is an approved R.W.Y.M. Biomechanics Coach. she is also qualified to teach yoga. Karen is available for private and shared lessons, both mounted and off horse, in the south west of England and for clinics throughout the UK and Abroad.

“ I am very happy to teach all levels of horse and rider. Every lesson or schooling session is tailor-made to suit the requirements of the individual”.

As a successful competitor Karen has had many wins in dressage, show jumping and eventing including being placed at Blenheim CCI**** International Horse Trial. Her unique experience attained over 50 years includes working with many different types of horses whilst teaching, schooling and competing. Karen is very experienced with young stock and horses with behavioural issues. She loves to help clients improve their skills to help their horses.

When coaching the rider she spends time focusing on the rider’s balance and stability in the saddle this provides clarity for the horse, improving both communication and understanding. When Training the horse Karen aims to keep the cues/aids as simple as possible, this helps the horses understanding and enables the building of trust creating a good partnership with the rider quickly and effectively. Karen his open to exploring alternative methods of training for both the rider and horse, this allows her to draw upon a unique set of tools and techniques. Over the more recent years she has looked at techniques and ideas from both inside and outside the equestrian world, this includes inspiration from; Mary Wanless, Eric Franklin, Mark Rashid, Andrew Mclean, Tristan Tucker, Monty Roberts…..the list could go on! She is a strong believer in “In hand Training” “I believe that in hand training is essential to create a good foundation both mentally and physically, it helps enormously to build the horses trust, confidence and understanding. It is also an excellent way of developing a good posture and suppleness within the horse, therefore tremendously effective in helping to rehabilitate horses with both physical and mental issues.” For over 20 years Karen has been developing some very effective techniques in this area and is always keen to learn about new and innovative methods of training both from within the equine field and beyond, she takes great pleasure in sharing these skills with her clients.