About Us

Ben Leathers is a highly experienced British Equestrian coach, event rider, and trainer based in West Sussex. Originally from Australia, he grew up in a horse-focused family and was actively involved in pony club competition before moving to the UK in 1985. After training at Wellington Riding, he gained his BHSAI qualification and developed experience across show jumping, showing, dressage, and riding-centre operations before establishing himself as a freelance instructor in 1997. 

In 2007, Ben received the ABRS Scholarship for further training and subsequently worked with leading coaches including Chris Bartle. He achieved his BHSI qualification and British Eventing accreditation in 2009, cementing his reputation as a high-level coach and trainer. 

He is now a Stage 5 Performance Coach and British Eventing Accredited Coach, providing coaching across all disciplines and rider levels. His approach is described as relaxed, practical, and focused on helping horse-and-rider partnerships reach their potential. 

Ben owns and manages Homelands Equestrian Ltd, a 5-star training and livery facility he established in 2010 in Partridge Green, West Sussex. The business provides competition training, coaching, schooling, 5* livery services, clinics, and top class eventing facilities. In 2020 he purchased the 105-acre Homelands Farm, securing the long-term future of the enterprise and enabling the development of a dedicated cross-country schooling venue. 

Alongside coaching, Ben remains an active competitor in British Eventing and British Show Jumping, regularly training horses from grassroots through to advanced competition levels. He has coached Pony Club teams, riding clubs, and private clients, helping riders progress to Intermediate Eventing and higher competitive standards. 

A notable aspect of his background is that he also serves as a retained firefighter with the West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service while running his equestrian business. 

Ben Leathers is a respected senior equestrian professional whose career combines elite coaching qualifications, active competition experience, and ownership of a substantial training and livery operation in West Sussex. His reputation is built on rider development, horse training, and long-term involvement in British Eventing and equestrian education.