It has been a pleasure to work with Jason, Sarah and the...Read More
Lindsay Hartett, Flytesfield Performance Horses
“I literally couldn’t function without our close knit, brilliant staff and my family… I really believe we all make a great team!” Jason
Jason grew up on his family’s 4000 acre sheep and cattle property at the foot of the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales, Australia, where he was bought up to be “honest, hard working and respectful” – lessons which he has carried with him throughout life! Read More >
Favourite Horse: A mix between Milk, Muffett, Diesel and Banjo
Horse I’d Like to Own: Sea The Stars, the ultimate racehorse, or Sadler’s Wells for the stud fees!
Interests: Sport, Family, Beer Tasting (I’m a connoisseur)
Motto: Go hard or go home!
Sarah is our Manager at Risebridge and she works closely with Jason to ensure that our clients training needs are met. Sarah is a highly qualified Trainer and Rider having obtained a University HND in Equine Management and Training and is also BHS/NVQ Certified. Sarah possesses a great deal of experience in producing horses for competition and has had great success on her own and clients horses in Dressage, Show-Jumping, Cross-Country and even carriage driving, at local level and affiliated. Sarah is able to school and produce your horse at Risebridge and once they are trained you can enjoy lessons on them enabling you to move forwards in your chosen discipline.
Favourite Horse: I couldn’t choose a favourite between Bubble and Aqua, my two horses!
Horse I’d Like to Own: Stroller, the ‘pony’ showjumper who beat all the horses!
Interests: I would like to do more watersports and extreme sports if I could find the time!
Motto: You’re a long time dead!
Scott is originally from South Australia and has been working throughout Australia with horses and farming. He has extensive experience with starting young horses, principally for the racetrack or polo fields and has most recently been working for a very well respected Western Australian horseman, Jeffrey Martin. He is working alongside Jason and is proving an invaluable member of the team.
Favourite Horse: Anything that doesn’t buck me off!
Horse I’d Like to Own: Black Caviar – an Aussie racehorse that is on a winning streak at the moment!
Interests: Footy (Aussie Rules, not Soccer!), polocrosse, horses
Motto: Never grow up!
Tom is from Suffolk and has been involved in horses all his life. Growing up through the Pony Club and competing in all disciplines, he went on to work for the Suffolk Hunt and top eventing yards, where he bought on young horses and competed in affiliated events. He also retains very close links with the racing industry, with his family involved in Newmarket life!
Favourite Horse: Probably Poppy, who I got off the track and retrainined
Horse I’d Like to Own: Any decent racehorse!
Interests: Chess, maths, reading the Financial Times… only joking.
Motto: Don’t listen to Scott on a night out!
Wendy is our Retail Manager and looks after the sales of Jason’s specialist training equipment as well as setting up accounts with major equestrian suppliers. Wendy has a lifetime of horse riding experience having show jumped in her younger years and now owning a young Arab who she recently won a Le Trec competition on! Wendy accompanies Jason on demos, talk evenings and takes our Trade Stand to large venues such as Hickstead.
Favourite Horse: Black Beauty!
Horse I’d Like to Own: Any horse I can have a nice hack on
Interests: Family, DIY, dogs & horses
Motto: Let’s have a cup of tea…
Susie has ridden all her life and owns her own horses that she competes locally. Her attention to detail is second to none and always has a smile on her face whatever the weather!
Favourite Horse: Jasper, my pony!
Horse I’d Like to Own: Diesel – I am trying to persude Jason!
Interests: Classic cars, film & cinema, and of course, horses!
Motto: Keep Smiling!
Gemma came to us after working with horses for the past few years at a private yard. She is extremely knowledgable and her first priority is top class care for the horses. In fact, she has become known as our “yard vet”!
Favourite Horse: Alfie my first pony!
Horse I’d Like to Own: Pegasus (if he exists?!)
Interests: sunbathing, Nutella, socialising!
*Motto:*Hmmmmm… Let me think about that”
Bryony has extensive experience with horses and has worked in racing yards for the past 8 years. She has competed in a range of displines and has proved an excellent addition to the team!
Shirley is a complete star and comes to work with us at the weekends alongside Susie on saturdays and Gemma on sundays. She became involved wit hthe yard when her daughter, Becky, came to do work experience here from Hadlow College!
Penny grew up on Risebridge Farm and has ridden all her life, representing the UK in polocrosse. She gained an Honours Degree in Sports Science and Geography at Loughborough University and pursued a career in sports marketing with Octagon Marketing in London before going to Australia to try and persuade Jason to come and live in England! After qualifying as a teacher, Penny now teaches PE part-time at Marlborough House School whilst bringing up Jack and Rosie! She also helps Jason out with the office and marketing side of the business.
Favourite Horse: Little Miss Muffett, a little superstar
Horse I’d Like to Own: I would love to own a brilliant racehorse, but in Muffett, I have already owned my horse of a lifetime!
Interests: My children first and foremost! Then playing sport, friends & family and have a good party!
Motto: The race is long but ultimately its only against yourself
Richard and Lindie Hillier rent the farmland and facilities to us and are an incredibly important part of the set-up. They have put in a lot of time and effort into helping us make the facilities top class and are always ready to lend a hand.
We have weekly visits from top Aussie vet and 4* event rider, Tony Warr and farriers Jamie Hubbard and Ben Sterns. We have regular visits from equine dentists Jono Keen and Rob Pascoe, as well as using other therpaists such as Diane Daynes of Equine and Myo Better Care.
We regularly have Work Experience pupils to the yard from local equestrian colleges such as Hadlow College and local schools. Before we accept pupils, we ensure they are experienced to handle the horses and give them regular instruction. They have all been a pleasure to have!
Dodger is getting on a bit now, but still revels in his favourite activity of horse-watching. He is one of our most useful ‘desensitising’ tools and all the horses go home ‘dog-proof’!
