Windmill Hill Equestrian. Sarah Thorne, BHSI, Accredited Coach.

Windmill Hill Equestrian. Sarah Thorne, BHSI, Accredited Coach. Coaching & Instruction
Livery; Full, Part, Assisted & DIY
Schooling, Hunting & Competition
Horse Sales & Production
Selected Quality Irish Horses Available

Sarah Thorne is a BHSI, BE Accredited Coach & PC Visiting Instructor, based near Ilminster in Somerset. Having Evented successfully up to International 4* Level, she has produced and sold numerous young event horses, some that have gone on up the levels with extreme success. A talent for sourcing all-rounders', hunters and cobs from around the UK and Ireland has given Sarah a keen eye for horses a

cross the disciplines. Sarah's renowned coaching methods mean her training sessions are constructive and realistic, with an emphasis on fun. Creating and improving confidence and technique in both horse and rider, whilst gently nudging the boundaries of comfort. Sarah prides herself on being approachable and with her great depth of knowledge is often one of the BE 80T Coaches at South West BE events. She is one of only 8 BE coaches, across the equestrian disciplines, awarded a place on The National Development Programme for Coaching Excellence, exploring new coaching methods employed by other sports, meaning that you get the most up date methods and ideas, as well as a breadth of experience not replicated by many others.

24/08/2026

🙆🏼‍♀️ STOLEN…… 🙆🏻
PLEASE SHARE FAR AND WIDE
Sadly the Hampshire Hunt Pony Club I for Williams Jump trailer has been stolen between Thursday 20th August Evening and Friday 21st August Morning after our mini show held at Stoke Charity Near Wi******er. Whilst many of the jumps were still set up many have been taken with the trailer including
2 small NFU fillers small
3 union jack wiggly plank
2 card fillers
7 red, white and blue poles
5 assorted poles
1 set of numbers 1-15
If anyone saw anything suspicious of sees any items that look suspicious for sale Please Please Please let us know.
[email protected]
This is a child’s organisation that cannot afford to loose this sort of equipment and trailer. We Would be grateful for as many shares as possible, let’s make these items too hot to handle.
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02/07/2026
22/06/2026

We all remember that coach.

The one who made learning feel fun.
The one who helped us laugh when we were nervous.
The one who turned a simple exercise into a moment that stayed with us.

This we’re celebrating Purposeful Play, the games, challenges and little moments of laughter that build confidence, skill and connection between horse and rider.

From bending races to polework patterns, handy pony challenges to “just one more go” moments, playful coaching can help riders stand taller in and out of the saddle.

👇 Tag a coach who created a moment that mattered for you, or tell us your favourite fun lesson memory below.

Find a BHS Accredited Professional Coach near you ➡️ https://bit.ly/3XwBZnB

11/06/2026

📢 RESCHEDULED – BHS Stage 3 Coach Training (CPD) | Somerset

Join us on Tuesday 7 July 2026 at Cannington Equestrian Centre for an engaging and supportive training day designed to help coaches feel confident and fully prepared for the BHS Stage 3 Coach Assessment.

Led by FBHS Danny Anholt, the afternoon will cover:
✅ Risk assessing coaching sessions
✅ Effective lesson planning
✅ Teaching the two required disciplines
✅ Reflecting on and developing your coaching practice

Working with enthusiastic riders and wonderful school horses, you'll have the opportunity to teach in a relaxed environment and receive constructive, personalised feedback. Participants can choose to teach, observe, or do a combination of both – every perspective offers valuable learning.

📍 Bridgwater & Taunton College – Cannington Campus, TA5 2LS
🗓 Tuesday 7 July 2026 | 12:00pm – 4:30pm
🎓 Counts as 4 CPD points for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches

Spaces are limited – book your place today:
https://bookwhen.com/bhssouthwest/e/ev-s76rf-20260707120000

Address

Windmill Hill, Ashill
Ilminster
TA199NT

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 1pm
1pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 1pm
1pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 1pm
1pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 1pm
1pm - 9:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 1pm
1pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 7:30am - 1pm
1pm - 9:30pm
Sunday 7:30am - 1pm
1pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

07768981176

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