About Melissa...
BHSPT, Stage 3 Care, Lunge & Ride, UKCC Level 2
I am available for riding, schooling, teaching & lungeing as well as help with assessment preparation. I believe that the Scales of Training are fundamental for improving a horse's way of going.
I have a wealth of experience working in a variety of commercial and private
settings including; riding schools, livery yards, trekking centres and private
yards.
Teaching should be fun and I thoroughly enjoy
it! My aim is for lessons to be professional yet fun. I am happy to teach both
adults and children.
I passed BHS Stages 1 & 2 at Pippin Equestrian and then upon leaving school I have spent some time working as self-employed to further my knowledge and experience of the industry. I secured the position of head girl at Hillside Horse Riding where I was able to promote the business and my own reputation across Dorset & Hampshire. This website hosts a selection of photos and acts as a portfolio for some of my practical work. The Physiology unit of Stage 3 particularly interested me as the more detailed look at equine anatomy has helped me to understand the reasons behind how we work the horse and also why injuries can occur. Hopefully this will make me a more effective rider and coach. The Preliminary Teaching Test has helped me to develop my own coaching style in a safe way. I believe long, short and session goals are important and work with riders to set these goals; they can then be continually reassessed and altered if necessary.
More recently, during 2021-2022, I attended part-time training with Conan Rowan at Wellington Riding in order to prepare for the Stage 3 Riding assessment. Not only has this improved my own riding knowledge and ability immensely, but it is also providing me with many ideas to share with clients.
I have an approachable yet workmanlike manner to ensure yards run smoothly and efficiently.
All Accredited Professional Coaches are required to attend regular first aid training, safeguarding, a DBS check and continuing professional development.
Prices upon enquiry.