01/08/2025
🎉 Rider of the Month – July 2025 🎉
Rockstar Equine
This month, we’re thrilled to celebrate the dedication, progress, and passion of our incredible riders. July has been full of breakthroughs, strong work ethics, and standout moments in and out of the saddle. Every nominee has shown exactly what being a Rockstar rider means!
Here are our coach’s nominations:
🌟 Coach Niamh’s Choice – Freya Turner
Freya has been working exceptionally hard on refining her position and control on every horse she rides. Recently, she’s been diving into the Scales of Training with real enthusiasm. Her focus and calm approach—especially while riding Bud last lesson—really stood out. A thoughtful, determined rider who’s always aiming to improve!
🌟 Coach Kay’s Choice – Jess Newell
Jess has shown incredible commitment to her flatwork, particularly in preparation for online dressage competitions. Her consistent training has earned her championship qualifications in the E Riders series—an amazing achievement! Her attention to her position and connection with her horse is paying off both on the flat and over fences. Keep it up, Jess!
🌟 Coach Abbie’s Choice – Taran Dhinsa
Taran has been working tirelessly on her position and learning how to support the horses’ movement more effectively. She’s always curious, asking questions and eager to understand the "why" behind everything. Her improvement over the past two months has been nothing short of inspiring. Well done, Taran!
🌟 Coach Nat’s Choice – Betsy Downes
Betsy is a joy to teach—always smiling and always ready to take feedback on board. Her positive attitude and willingness to learn make her a true Rockstar in the arena. Great work, Betsy!
🌟 Coach Helen’s Choice – McKenzie Randall
Quiet but determined, McKenzie has been putting in the work, and it's starting to really show. She’s made great strides in improving her canter work and continues to build confidence every week. Keep going, McKenzie!
🌟 Coach Naomi’s Choice – Olivia Everton
Olivia has been focusing hard on developing her independent seat in trot, and she’s making fantastic progress! She’s nearly there—and her dedication is really shining through. Well done, Olivia!
👏 A massive well done to all of our nominated riders. Your hard work, dedication, and passion for learning truly make you stand out. Keep pushing, keep growing—and most of all, keep enjoying every moment in the saddle!