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 spent many years Eventing and in more recent years has moved her personal riding & coaching to Dressage.  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 retraining 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.

Entries in advance using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Nodwood House Equine.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

£60pp 121 (45 minute including arena)

£45 pp pairs (45 minutes including arena)

Please note our policy is no refunds. Any booking transfers are at the sole discretion of Nodwood House Equine. If a transfer is agreed, it must be on a like for like basis and used within 4 weeks of the original booking date

• When you arrive on site please park in the car park
• Welcome to warm-up 10 minutes before your session (if the other arena is available you are also welcome to use that)
• Transport and equipment is brought to site entirely at the owner's risk.
• Photos and videos are permitted but please ensure you have the rider's permission.
• Please post responsibly on social media.
• Strict time keeping must be adhered to.
• You ride at your own risk and helmets must be worn.
• Please make sure you have the appropriate public liability insurance in place. No dogs allowed.
• Strictly NO LUNGING
• Please ensure you pick out hooves before you enter the arenas and on exit. A hoof pick and bucket are available.
• Up to date flu & tetanus vaccinations are required. Spot checks of passports will be done.
• All riders under the age of 18 must have appropriately experienced adult in supervision.
• Address: Nodwood House Equine, Churt Road, Churt, GU10 2QS. Please DO NOT use Bacon Lane – it is narrow. Please access the site via Barford Lane, coming from the village of Churt. You can also access the site via Grayshott. Come through the electric black gates (they are 11.5 foot wide) and park in the car park as sign posted. Please be respectful of our local neighbours.
• Nodwood House Equine reserves the right to refuse access to Nodwood at any time.
• Please note our policy is no refunds. Any booking transfers are at the sole discretion of Nodwood House Equine. If a transfer is agreed, it must be on a like for like basis and used within 4 weeks of the original booking date.