Coaching

Train with Katie at Nodwood.  Nodwod House Equine is Katie's home & base. Built with the upmost attention to detail the facilities are superb.  Choose from the indoor 20 x 40m Arena with mirrors and viewing gallery or the outdoor 40 x 60m.  The outdoor is set to the long dressage test along with training mirrors, Judges/Attaché box, flowers, planters, flags, an incredible music system and terraced seating.   Katie coaches Dressage & Test Riding (including planning & goal setting) but also coaches Lunging, Long Lining, Stable & Business Management, Rehabilitation Education, Pole Clinics, Show Jumping & Cross Country.

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Katie started riding at the age of 4 and has ridden and owned horses all of her life.   Katie enjoys coaching both senior & youth riders and all levels of horse & rider combinations. 

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Katie spent many years working in senior and Board Level roles in FTSE companies, which has helped her form a very solid business base.  Katie made the switch to being a full time equestrian where she also spent time training in Rehabilitation, British Horse Society and British Dressage qualifications. 

 

Katie holds the following qualifications:

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• British Dressage Recognised Coach

• British Dressage Youth Coach

• British Dressage Youth Assessor

• British Dressage Horse Care Assessor

• BHS Stage 4 Stable Management

• BHS Stage 3 Coaching Riders

• Pony Club Coach

• Equine & Rider First Aid trained & qualified

• Extensive Rehabilitation training & experience

• Katie is fully insured, safe guarding qualified and holds an enhanced DBS certificate

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Katie loves coaching all ages and abilities. Katie is also a Mum of three small people, who all ride. Two of Katie's children are very active with British Dressage Youth.  Katie was the Chair of British Dressage South & East for 2023. 

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Katie’s approach to coaching is that of it being rider led, classical technical training.  She likes to work in partnership with those she coaches and have a goal that is being worked towards. Katie makes her sessions fun, engaging and has a confident giving approach.  Katie strives to get the best out of the horse & rider combination.

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Coaching Times & Prices

Katie regularly coaches from her Nodwood base, GU102QS:

Monday - Thursday 0930-1630 & Friday 0930-1230

Other times are sometimes available

£65  - 45 minute private

£45pp - 45 minute - pairs

Prices include arena hire

Please arrive with plenty of time and you are welcome to warm-up in one of the arenas for 10-15 minutes ahead of your session if they are available.

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For bookings or to discuss your coaching requirements please contact Katie directly on 07887 514203

Please click here for booking options for Katie's current available slots.