Glen Lyon Equine Coaching

Glen Lyon Equine Coaching Accredited Coach with the BHS APC Register, British Dressage, horsescotland and Centre 10. Qualified NVQ/WBD Assessor and Internal Verifier.

Sarah-Jayne Bowers BA (Hons) BSc (Hons) MSc MEd PGCE BHS Stage 4 Senior Coach in CH, Stage 5 Coach, Care & Management; UKCC L3 (Generic); BDCCL3; Centre 10 APEC Advanced Coach; ABRS ATD Experienced producer and trainer of dressage, eventing and showjumping riders and horses. Available for individual and group coaching, specialising in Riding Club, BHS exam preparation, training for BRC, BD, BS and

TREC. Experienced with all types of horses and ponies, including RoR ex-racers. Based near Cupar, Fife, with own outdoor school, happy to travel throughout Scotland. Available for talks/demos at Riding Club and Riding Camps. Successfully competed in affiliated dressage, showjumping and eventing in the UK and USA – achieved the USDF Bronze Medal, qualified for Regionals in 2012 and 2013 and competed upto and including PSG; in eventing qualified for the American Eventing Championships in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and was Area 8 BN Champion. Competed in TREC (GB) British Championships for English and Scottish teams.

- BHS APC Stage 4 Senior Coach in Complete Horsemanship, Stage 5 Coach and Stage 5 Care & Management.
- BDCC L3, UKCC Level 3 (Generic)
- Centre 10 APEC Advanced Coach
- NVQ Assessor and Internal Verifier
- Association of British Riding Schools Advanced Teaching Diploma
- MSc in Equine Science; Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Distinction); and a Master’s Degree in Education.

OCTOBER GROUP LESSONS AT HOWETuesday 21st October - poles6pm - Fynn, Toni, Kerrie-Ann, Jenny (FULL)7pm - Jo, Sam, Kelly ...
30/09/2025

OCTOBER GROUP LESSONS AT HOWE

Tuesday 21st October - poles
6pm - Fynn, Toni, Kerrie-Ann, Jenny (FULL)
7pm - Jo, Sam, Kelly S, Karen W (FULL)

Tuesday 28th October - course jumping
6pm - Fynn, Sandra, Simone, Jenny (FULL)
7pm - Laura W, Simonne, Frances, SPACE

PM me to book your space ☺️

Great opportunity to get out and have some fun jumping around some courses in a relaxed environment … highly recommend ✅...
27/09/2025

Great opportunity to get out and have some fun jumping around some courses in a relaxed environment … highly recommend ✅❤️

A full day of BD Judge/Coach education at Netherton before coaching course jumping this evening at Howe. ❤️❤️
25/09/2025

A full day of BD Judge/Coach education at Netherton before coaching course jumping this evening at Howe. ❤️❤️

OCTOBER LESSON AVAILABILITY I am available for coaching at either FRC, Glen Lyon Stables or other yards that meet safe a...
23/09/2025

OCTOBER LESSON AVAILABILITY

I am available for coaching at either FRC, Glen Lyon Stables or other yards that meet safe arena/surface requirements (safe fencing, non dusty, well maintained surfaces) within 30 mins travel time of my home on the following dates …

3rd October - 10am - 2pm
14th October - 10am - 2pm
16th October - 10am - 4pm
21st October - 10am - 2pm
23rd October - 10am - 2pm
28th October - 10am - 2pm
30th October - 10am - 8pm
31st October - 10 am - 4pm

PM me to organise/book sessions
£30 for 45 mins private, £40 (split between riders) for 1 hour group sessions

AUTUMN/WINTER 2025 POLEWORK/COURSE JUMPING DATES AT HOWETUESDAY 21ST OCTOBER - POLESTUESDAY 28TH OCTOBER - COURSE JUMPIN...
23/09/2025

AUTUMN/WINTER 2025 POLEWORK/COURSE JUMPING DATES AT HOWE

TUESDAY 21ST OCTOBER - POLES
TUESDAY 28TH OCTOBER - COURSE JUMPING

THURSDAY 6TH NOVEMBER - COURSE JUMPING
TUESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER - POLES

TUESDAY 9TH DECEMBER - POLES
TUESDAY 16TH DECEMBER - COURSE JUMPING

All dates - 6pm and 7pm sessions (1 hour), 4 riders per group. £30 per rider.

Please PM to book. Payment within 24 hours of booking to keep your spot. Refunds only if I cancel e.g. if ice/snow make travelling unsafe.

COURSE JUMPING AT HOWE - THURSDAY 25TH SEPTEMBERSpaces available as below - £30 per horse/rider combo6pm - Fiona, Simone...
22/09/2025

COURSE JUMPING AT HOWE - THURSDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER

Spaces available as below - £30 per horse/rider combo

6pm - Fiona, Simone, Graham, SPACE

7pm - Rochelle, Frances, Chloe, SPACE

PM me ASAP to book!!

I am back home after another awesome Challenge Camp - the third one that we have run … and what a FABULOUS group of camp...
21/09/2025

I am back home after another awesome Challenge Camp - the third one that we have run … and what a FABULOUS group of campers!!

Thank you to Carly Adams for sharing the coaching and for all her work organising speakers etc.

Thank you to Lindores Equestrian for their wonderful upgraded facilities.

Thank you to Deebees Rosettes for the most stunning rosettes 🏵️

Thank you to all our outside speakers - we covered feeding with Jane Smith from Spillers, First Aid for Riders with Burntisland First Aid Services Trust, Horse Sports Massage with Maddie Equine Sports Therapist , Qigong with Caroline Bowden Smith - and thank you to Ewan Noble Photography for coming and taking loads of fabulous photos of our campers while they jumped, TREC’d, poleworked, did their Challenge Awards and their competitions!!

And most of all thank you to the Campers for coming along and giving 100% efforts, having a load of fun and learning LOADS!!

End of the first whole day of the 2025 Challenge Camp - what a fab bunch of campers - a day of flat work and showjumping...
19/09/2025

End of the first whole day of the 2025 Challenge Camp - what a fab bunch of campers - a day of flat work and showjumping and a talk from Jane Smith from Spillers - now getting ready for dinner and First Aid for Riders ❤️

POLES AT HOWE TUESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBERNOW FULL - I will keep a waiting list xx6pm - Michelle, Fiona, Helen, Simonne7pm - Fy...
05/09/2025

POLES AT HOWE TUESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER

NOW FULL - I will keep a waiting list xx

6pm - Michelle, Fiona, Helen, Simonne

7pm - Fynn, Simone, Rochelle, Tracy

£30 per person - PM me ASAP to book a space as currently we don’t have enough to run!!

(Photo of poles used at FRC on Thursday for ‘tax’ and attention!)

Absolutely ‘stolen’ from another page ... but it resonated with me hugely with all of the many hats that I wear and the ...
03/09/2025

Absolutely ‘stolen’ from another page ... but it resonated with me hugely with all of the many hats that I wear and the multiple organisational CPDs and registration requirements that I have to fulfil every year (and the obscene amount of money that I have to pay out each year!) just to stay on the various registers!!

💡 Ever wonder what makes a truly great coach? It’s not just about training or tactics, it’s about wearing MANY hats that shape riders both in the arena and in life.

A coach is…
✨ A Mentor – guiding with wisdom far beyond sport.
🔥 A Motivator – pushing riders to unlock their full potential.
📚 A Teacher – breaking down skills, strategies & knowledge.
♟️ A Strategist – building winning game plans tailored to each rider.
🗣️ A Communicator – clear, honest, and supportive.
⚖️ A Disciplinarian – setting standards and keeping respect strong.
❤️ A Supporter – standing by riders through pressure, setbacks, and success.
🔍 An Evaluator – always helping riders grow and level up.
🌟 A Role Model – leading with integrity, grit, and sportsmanship.
🤝 A Team Builder – creating connection, trust, and unity.

👉 But here’s the secret: The BEST coaches also shine when things go wrong.
Because in riding (and in life), the unexpected WILL happen. Horses don’t read the rulebook. 🐎

The ability to stay calm, adapt quickly, and guide riders through the unexpected, that’s the real superpower of a coach. 💪

Tag a coach who’s made a difference in your life ⬇️ They deserve to hear it today. 🙌

29/08/2025

A couple of riders are having to drop out of the Challenge Camp at Lindores. It runs from the evening of Thursday 18th September until the evening of Sunday 21st September - please PM me with an email to receive the details ASAP!

SEPTEMBER LESSONS & CLINIC AVAILABILITY4th - 11am - 4pm - private lessons at FRC field or Brunton (PM me to book)4th - 5...
29/08/2025

SEPTEMBER LESSONS & CLINIC AVAILABILITY

4th - 11am - 4pm - private lessons at FRC field or Brunton (PM me to book)
4th - 5-7pm FRC member lessons (book through FRC direct)

9th - 6-8pm HOWE POLEWORK groups (PM me too book £30 a head)

11th & 12th - 11am-4pm - private lessons FRC/Brunton (PM me to book)

17th - 11am-2pm - private lessons FRC/Brunton (PM me too book)
17th - evening - NEFRC members sessions (book with NEFRC direct)

18th - 21st - CHALLENGE CAMP at LINDORES (1 or 2 spaces - PM for details)

24th - evening - NEFRC members sessions (book with NEFRC direct)
25th - 6-8pm - HOWE COURSE JUMPING groups (PM direct to book £30 a head)

If I was to organise a trip to Aberdeen to use the mechanical horse on FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER afternoon - who would be definitely interested and available to come? PM me ASAP

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KY15 4NB

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Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm

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Experienced producer and trainer of dressage, eventing and showjumping riders and horses; specializing in dressage training based on classical and biomechanically sound principles; retraining of ex-racehorses for all major disciplines; enjoys teaching grassroots, Riding Clubs and Pony Clubs; successfully competed in affiliated dressage, showjumping and eventing in the UK and USA – whilst in USA – in dressage achieved the USDF Bronze Medal, qualified for Regionals in 2012 and 2013 and competed upto and including PSG; in eventing qualified for the American Eventing Championships in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and was Area 8 BN Champion. Member of the BHS Accredited Professional Coach Register (previously Instructor’s Register) since its inception, currently BHS Stage 4 Senior Coach in Complete Horsemanship, Stage 5 Teach and Care & Management. UKCC Level 3 (Generic). BHS Approved Ride Safe Trainer and Approved provider of BHS Essential Horse Knowledge Certificate courses; NVQ Assessor and Internal Verifier. Horse Scotland Coach Mentor. BD Recognised Coach. Holds Association of British Riding Schools Advanced Teaching Diploma and Groom’s Diploma. Achieved a BSc (Hons) Agriculture with Business Studies in 1994, MSc in Equine Science in 1999; a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Distinction) in 2004; and a Master’s Degree in Education in 2008.