Hi Everyone. My name is Jess. I have been part of the team here at Grove House Stable since August 2010. My Main role is as the Office Manager, which I really enjoy. While working here at Grove House Stables I have completed my NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service, Work Based Diploma Level 2 in Horse care and my Work Based Diploma Level 3 In Customer Service.
I am also the Health and Safety Representative and the Shop Manager at GH Country LTD
When I’m not at the stables I can be found with other animals, which include my dogs, rabbits and much more!

Hi, I’m Natasha and I’m an International Para Dressage Rider for Great Britain and a qualified UKCC Level 2 Coach. I started coaching at Grove House Stables in September 2021 and I’m thoroughly enjoying being part of the team.

I have grown up with horses and been riding for more than 20 years, starting off at the local riding school, joining the Pony Club and British Young Riders Dressage Squad as well as competing in dressage, show jumping and eventing. When I was 16, I was talent spotted for Para Dressage and have been representing Great Britain ever since. I was long listed for the Tokyo 2021 Paralympics, selected for the Europeans, reserve for the Rio 2016 Paralympics and 3 x British National Champion.

I am passionate about coaching both horse and rider, regardless of what stage of their journey they are at, so that they can reach their goals in riding, whatever they may be. I am enthusiastic, caring and committed to both my horses and coaching so I am keen to share the knowledge and skills that I have required over the years with the people I teach, helping to build relationships between horse and rider. My main focus is dressage, and I am loving coaching all ages and ranges of ability, including Pony Club and recently taking on the responsibility of developing the BHS ‘Changing Lives Through Horses’ programme and the challenges that this involves.

Looking to the future, I am concentrating on combining my career as an equestrian coach with continuing to work with my own horses with their training and competition programme, working towards selection for the World Equestrian Games in 2022 and the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

I started working at Grove House Stables in September 2019, and recently became the Yard Manager in March 2020. After learning to ride here myself as a child it’s great to be back.

Prior to working at GHS, I worked for an Equine veterinary practice for over 15 years, and before that I worked a livery and sales yard caring for and riding the horses.

I very much enjoy my role at GHS taking care of such lovely horses and ponies, and teaching so many enthusiastic riders, and watching them progress and have fun.

I have previously done my NVQ stages in horse care, and I am currently working towards my BHS stages.

I got my first horse at 13 and although he wasn’t exactly the most suitable first horse he taught me so much. Since then I have competed at BSJA and British Eventing and more recently Affiliated Dressage, with my current horse Dudaley who I bought as a 2 year old and broke in myself. I am hoping to get back into Eventing as love the challenge of all phases and the excitement of the cross country.

Jed has worked with horses for the last 11 years. More specifically, over the last seven years he has worked with children and young adults with special needs. Through this work, he has seen how horses can develop people’s confidence and self-esteem whilst helping them find the happiness and well-being horses can provide.

Jed is the lead instructor of disabled riding provision, and it is hoped this will continue to grow and help those who need it in the local community.

In addition, Jed is part of a specialist external multidisciplinary team that help young people with acquired brain injuries. They attend sessions at Grove House Equestrian Centre working on specific areas with the horses, which transfer into life skills, improved confidence, and general well-being.

Using natural horsemanship, Jed works with the horses to ensure they feel comfortable in any situation and are able to perform to the best of their abilities. Happy horses are very important, so their welfare is a top priority.

Jed’s passion is show jumping, and he and his horse, Summer, compete at many British Show Jumping events together. A highlight was competing at the major show jumping festival at Arena UK a few years ago, which was always a dream of Jed’s. He has also competed at the national riding club championship at Lincoln Showground, another big highlight of his riding career so far.

Says Jed, ‘My horse, Summer is a 13-year-old British Sports Horse, who I’ve owned for five and a half years. She loves jumping and can be quite feisty but she shows her soft side when the children come to say hello to her.’

Jed’s knowledge, horsemanship and gentle empathy with both horse and rider makes him a huge asset to Grove House Stables.