People

People are what makes the difference, we have many well trained and experienced professionals. We also help young people take their first steps in an equestrian career by supporting the apprentice scheme to deliver intensive training to enable them achieve NVQ and other qualifications. In this respect we are a BHS approved “Where to Train” Centre

Rosie Lord, BHSI
Director and Owner
Throughout my career I have looked for and trained with the best. In my early days I helped to buy and train the Abbott Davies Balencing Rein horses, including Polygor, Taimur, Daguet, Dallas and Fleur Blue. Taimur and Polygor later long listed with Nigel Taylor for Los Angeles Olympics. Fleur Blue and Dallas competed to great success by Malcolm Pyrah. Dallas bloodlines ripple throughout the showing, show jumping, and eventing horses of today.

During my travels I worked in Germany , France and many Latin American Countries. Whilst in Colombia I produced many national champions in dressage and show jumping, taking the teams to success in the Caribbean, Bolivian and Pan American Games. I was team trainer for the 1988 Seoul Olympics, which included the youngest rider ever to have ridden in the Olympics. I helped to introduce international competitions in dressage and show jumping, and to re-write national rules and tests in Colombia, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic. I also helped set up judge training and coaching for trainers by international coaches.

I have been fortunate enough to help numerous riders to international success, and know the hard work and dedication this takes. I have had the privilege to find, ride and train numerous horses to competition success up to international level. I have frequently put the two together, starting with new riders and young horses.

I set up the Berkshire Riding Center Ltd. in 1996. Since then I have helped numerous clients to achieve success at both national and international levels. I have also produced my own horses, Fizal and Willow, to competition success.

Finally I have helped many foreign clients to return home with their horses to continued national successes. This includes July Watchorn, who is current best Canadian Young Rider on Tess, a horse which I helped her find and train.

Judith Strange, BHSII
Head Girl

I began working at the Berkshire Riding Centre Ltd in April 2003. In this time I have successfully completed various examinations:

Foundation Modern Apprenticeship
Advanced Modern apprenticeship
Riding & Road Safety test
BHS stage 3
BHS preliminary Teaching Certificate
BHSAI
BHS stage 4
BHSII

I enjoy teaching at all levels and all age groups. At the Centre I manage the day to day activities on the yard and help ensure we maintain our high standards.

I also enjoy competing in all disciplines, as well as drag hunting with the RMA Sandhurst.

Here is the team

BRC Staff

At the top, left to right, are Judith, Donna, Heather and Rosie.
Bottom row, left to right, are Kristy, Kirsty and Gary (along with yard security in the form of Jade and Chloe.)

The team have recently been joined by Helen Macgregor who joins us as an apprentice groom. Whilst she is not in the picture above (yet), she is very much part of the team and knows the yard well as she undertook work experience here. Welcome Helen.

Kristy Mills, BHSAI - Instructor and Yard Assistant, joined us from a yard in Northampton where she worked in both the livery yard and latterly in the riding school. She has her NVQ level 2 in horse care, the BHS Riding & Road safety exam, the foundation emergency first aid, her ABRS certificate 1 – and has her PTT. Kristy is a fully qualified BHSAI. She also keeps her horse, Ellie, at the yard.

Gary Yeoman is in his second year with us. He has just passed his stage III and is studying for his PTT. He works on all aspects of the yard and also does some teaching. He keeps his horse, Ed, at the yard.

Donna James, keeps every one in line by very ably manageing our "back of house" i.e. the stables. On her days off we all feel lost!! She continues to gain and study for new qualifications and has just completed her BHS Stage IIs.

Kirsty Wood and Heather Millard joined us this year, and are making a good contribution, have gained new qualifications and are are studying further. Kirsty works with Donna on stable management. As well as her other duties Heather also teaches.

Training is an important element of the philosophy of the Centre, and all staff are gaining new qualifications, and staff training sessions are regularly held, frequently with external instructors. Robert Pickles,FBHS, gives staff training sessions each month.

Staff News

Kristy: congratulations for achieving her BHSAI qualification.

Donna: congratulations for achieving her BHS level II.

Gary: congratulations for passing his BHS stage III - care and riding (September)

Kirsty: congratulations for passing her Riding & Road Safety exams and the BHS Stage I.

Heather: has also just passed her BHS stage IIs. Congratulations.

Helen: has just passed her BHS stage I and Riding & Road safety exams.

The Berkshire Riding Centre Ltd, registered Welcome to Kirsty Wood and Heather Millard have just joined us. Please welcome them as part of our team.

Training is an important element of the philosophy of the Centre, and all staff are gaining new qualifications, and staff training sessions are regularly held, frequently with external instructors.

Gary: congratulations for passing his BHS stage III - care and riding (September)

The Berkshire Riding Centre Ltd, registered address: Beckfield, Crouch Lane, Winkfield, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4TN. Company number : 3193741. VAT number 881 2515 25

Berkshire Riding Centre LTD

Crouch Lane, Winkfield, Berkshire,SL4 4TN

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