ABOUT LIZZIE
Meet
The Horse Aunty.
A sympathetic coach, bitting consultant and lifelong horsewoman with 40 years’ experience in the horse world.
A supportive approach
to horse & rider.
Helping riders improve by looking at the whole picture. Setting goals and helping you make a plan to achieve.
MY JOURNEY
A Lifetime with Horses.
Over the past 40 years, I’ve worked across riding schools, livery yards and training centres, gaining experience with everything from ride-and-drive cobs to retrained racehorses and sports horses.
Along the way, I’ve qualified as a coach, helped run shows and clinics, and worked as a senior coach at an examination centre.
Now working freelance, I bring together a wealth of practical experience and classical training to support horses and riders of all levels.
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Knowledge built on experience.
SPECIALIST EXPERIENCE
Always learning. Always developing.
I completed an apprenticeship with Hilary Vernon of Informed Bitting Designs and have been a qualified bitting consultant for over six years, helping horses find greater comfort through correctly fitted bits and bridles.
I’ve always trained with classical dressage trainers, including some from the TTT trust developing my understanding of correct, sympathetic training and the relationship between horse and rider.
Continuing to develop my knowledge and skills is an important part of my work, bringing fresh understanding and practical experience to every horse and rider I help.
WORKING TOGETHER
Our Code of Conduct.
My Commitment to You
I strive to deliver high standards of coaching, always working in the best interests of horse and rider. I approach every session with professionalism, honesty, integrity and respect.
Safety is a shared responsibility. I’ll do everything reasonably possible to create a safe environment, remain objective and seek advice or collaborate when another perspective would benefit you or your horse.
What I Ask of You
Kindness and respect are essential. Bullying or abuse will not be tolerated, and I ask everyone to take responsibility for safety.
Please give as much notice as possible when booking or cancelling, and allow reasonable time for me to respond to calls and messages.
Payment is due before or at the session by cash, card or bank transfer. Please aim to be ready at our agreed time. I always allow time to discuss progress and next steps.
Good horsemanship starts
with understanding.
Every horse is different. Every rider is different. Finding what works for you both is what makes this journey so rewarding.