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.
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.
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:
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
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.
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.