“ I have been having lessons with Ben for over 7 years and between us we have managed to get my lumbering riding school drop-out cob winning Elementary dressage competitions.  When my horse has had us both stumped, Ben has gone away and asked his trainers for help and then come back and tried a new  angle, usually successfully. I am my own worst critic but Ben has helped me believe in myself and my horse - though I still don't think we will be doing Medium any time soon!’”

Linzi Wiseman

“Training with Ben is always fun, relevant and very well explained. After years of struggling with the copious amounts of advice offered by many instructors, Ben really hit the nail on the head. I  feel that we achieve so much in each session and that he cares about how much me and my horse improve. I look forward to every lesson - it's even enough to get me out of bed early! And I know  I will always finish with a big smile on my face and a happy horse.”

Beth Stephens

“Ben has taught my two daughters since the ages of 7 and 4.  They are now 13 and 10 and have lovely relationships with their respective horse and pony who go everywhere and anywhere very happily for them.  They also bedrooms full of red and blue rosettes..... Thank you Ben!”

Niki Harridge

“Ben's patience and sympathetic understanding of young horses' physical, psychological and emotional development, along with his clear communication to the rider, have helped me back and bring on my youngster from a completely un-handled 2 year old to a happy, interested and forward going 4 year old. Our flatwork improves with every lesson and the 'homework' Ben leaves us gives us realistic and achievable goals to work towards.”

Kate Grocott

“Ben has instructed our eldest daughter for almost 3 years.  Not only is she now a very capable rider but his lessons have sorted out behavioural issues her pony had.  She is now a very capable rider and we have a pony that's willing to work.

Our younger daughter began lessons with Ben less than a year ago and there is an enormous difference in her confidence and riding ability. Both children really enjoy Ben's lessons as his instructions and explanations are very clear and easily understood.  Ben is extremely reliable, very professional and has a great rapport with both the children and the pony.”

Carolyn Warner Allens

Ben has taught me since I was 9 years old on my first naughty pony. Bens patience, knowledge and great horsemanship filters through to make a happy confident partnership between the horse and rider that is capable of reaching the top of whatever aspects in riding they wish to achieve.  Ben always goes the extra mile to make you as good as you can be.  You can wake up feeling like rubbish not being bothered to ride sensing that you are not going to have a very good lesson, then Ben can turn your whole attitude around to feeling like you’ve had a really good fulfilling ride.  Ben is always so funny that you always enjoy riding. Thanks Ben!

Ed Stainton

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