Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre is a friendly, professional yard that can cater for a wide range of levels of experience, from complete beginners to high level competition riders. We aim to provide a well-rounded experience, the breath of knowledge of our instructors is fundamental to this.
Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre also has a variety of instructors who also teach at the yard, and specialist trainers visit regularly to hold dressage, show jumping and cross country clinics for our more experienced pupils, livery owners and horse owners from other yards. At Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre we recognise the importance of providing quality instruction in a safe environment. All our instructors are either qualified or working towards their teaching qualifications, they also have a wealth of knowledge and experience that will ensure your riding progresses at a good rate.
The staff at Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre have a wealth of experience, full and part time instructors ensures we can offer a full and varied program of lessons and special events. All staff offer private and group lessons offering you flexibility in your lessons, please be aware however that we cannot guarantee particular instructors, however, every effort will be made to accommodate preferences. Here at Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre we appreciate that each individual rider has unique requirements, from their lessons and instructors.
The Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre is owned by Renee Watkins, who is a BHS AI Qualified instructor. The yard is jointly run by Renee and her sister Naomi Watkins, who is also a qualified instructor. Renee and Naomi have a wealth of experience within all disciplines of equestrianism, as instructors and competitors.
Heather is an experienced instructor and has her BHSII qualification. Heather is very popular with our younger riders, delivering her knowledge in an easy to understand manner. Heather works on Thursday afternoons.
BHS senior coach BHS 5 ride BHS 5 business management PGCE Equine NVQ assessor APC registered BSc Animal Behaviour I have been coaching riders for over 15 years and love seeing partnerships come together and setting both horse and rider up for success, whilst having fun. I am lucky enough to have two horses of my own Elizabeth (pictured) who I bought as an unbacked 4 year old a week after giving birth and Evelyn who is just getting ready to start competing. I have ridden for various people including Andrew Fielder and Sue Stainton. I love teaching at Tumpy because the horses receive excellent care, there is a range of horses to suit everyone the facilities are amazing and there is a really friendly atmosphere.
Accredited Professional Coach with over 35 years' experience, I have coached every level and discipline, produced my own horses up to Foxhunter and competed mainly in BS with a dash of cross-country and dressage too! I'm constantly improving my skills through CPD courses, hold a Diploma in Horse Psychology a Distinction in Horse Care & Management, and a Level 2 UKCC & Show Jumping Coach. I am also a BHS Welfare & Safety Advisor. I feel my strengths are encouraging confidence and helping people to enjoy their lessons and achieving their goals.
Ann has also been at Tumpy for many years, almost from the day of opening! She works hard on the yard to keep it running smoothly. You may meet Ann when arriving for your lesson, or she may be taking your hack or lane ride.
Brett has been at Tumpy for a number of years, and is an invaluable member of the team. He has a lovely relationship with the horses and is a qualified groom. Brett often takes our lane rides.
