Meet our Horse Experts We searched the country high and low to bring you some of the best Horse Experts from around the UK. From professional riders to Horse veterinary specialists , and with thanks to the British Horse Society , we have the person who can answer and advise you on your horse.

From training and care , to feeding and equipment , ask our experts for their advice, in our Ask the Expert section!

Nine of our Experts come from the British Horse Society . The British Horse Society works tirelessly for every horse and rider throughout the regions of the UK. Focusing on horse welfare , horse and rider safety , access and rights of way, training (register of instructors) and approving livery yards and riding schools . On the BHS website you'll find information on BHS TREC , other competitions and Challenge Rides , including SEIB BHS Cross Country Championships. http://www.bhs.org.uk/content/default.asp Meet our full Expert Panel! Top show rider and producer Lynn Russell . Lynn has over 20 years competing at top level showing and has won numerous prestigious titles over the years at some of the UK ’s biggest equestrian shows including Royal Windsor, the Royal International and HOYS. Renown for transforming horses into champions. In conjunction with Net-Tex Industries, Lynn has her own range of grooming products aptly named the Lynn Russell Collection, featuring all the essentials you need to transform any horse into a crowd pleaser! Courtesy of Net-Tex & Snuggy Hoods www.net-tex.co.uk Tel: 01474 816 204 www.snuggyhoods.com Tel: 01225 783 399 Lizzie Drury MSc Registered Nutritionist . Lizzie works for Saracen Horse Feeds with riders of all levels from top professional riders such as Olympic dressage rider Carl Hester, former dressage champion Spencer Wilton, top eventer Francis Whittington and show jumpers Charlotte Platt and Philip Spivey through to happy hackers. Lizzie brings a wealth of experience with her, having ridden horses all her life as well as utilizing Saracen Horse Feeds exclusive association with Kentucky Equine Research (KER) which continues to research nutrition to the benefit of horses worldwide –helping Lizzie to gain an insightful up to date knowledge across the board. www.saracenhorsefeeds.com Tel: 01622 718487 Spencer Wilton . Spencer shot to fame when he won the title of National Dressage Champion in 2006, since then Spencer has continued to carve a strong career as both a much sought after rider and trainer –working with riders of all levels. Courtesy of Saracen Horse Feeds and Veredus Boots www.saracenhorsefeeds.com www.zebraproducts.co.uk Leading Event Rider Francis Whittington . Francis is a name synonymous with top level eventing up to 4* and has a wealth of experience in producing horses from in-experienced youngsters into cross country super stars. His talent both in the saddle and out as a trainer, ensures that the winner will be in good hands –what ever their level. Last year, Francis was part of the Olympic Ambition Event Squad – one of just three event riders, chosen to travel out to Beijing with the focus set on future Olympic hopefuls. Courtesy of Net-Tex & Saracen Horse Feeds www.net-tex.co.uk www.saracenhorsefeeds.com International Dressage Rider Amy Stovold. Amy has a string of horses from young Novice level horses through to Grand Prix. Never out of ribbons, Amy is on the World Class Programme and continues to be recognised as one of the UK ’s most exciting riders coming through the ranks. Her experience & talent for successfully training horses and riders of all levels makes her unique amongst her peers. Courtesy of Net-Tex www.net-tex.co.uk Tel: 01474 813 999 Top Show-jumper Charlotte Platt. Charlotte has already carved an illustrious show-jumping career for someone so young. With many placings and winnings at national and international level, Charlotte is recognised for her ability and focus and has proved time and time that correct training combined with a good mental attitude is key to success in the ring. Charlotte is also a member of the World Class Programme and a strong contender for 2012. Courtesy of Net-Tex & Equipe www.net-tex.co.uk & www.zebraproducts.co.uk Top show rider Lizzie Briant. Lizzie specializes in showing natives at the highest level and also shows HM The Queen’s horses. Lizzie has ridden all her life and the show ring is second home to her –spending most of her time in-between producing and training the next show ring superstar - on the road. Lizzie ensures that she has a big role in producing each one of her horses, so she knows what goes into producing a top show horse from feeding, through to grooming and ring craft! Courtesy of Snuggy Hoods www.snuggyhoods.com Tel: 01225 783 399 Oliver Townend – Oli needs little introduction, having carved out a successful career within the eventing field, partnered with Flint Curtis Oli ran away with the biggest eventing prize in history by taking the ‘£100,000 -to-the-winner Express Eventing International Cup’ at the Cardiff's Millennium Stadium last year with his horse wearing Kentaur and this season is set to be hitting the headlines once again. Courtesy of Kentaur Saddlery Tel: 01948 820 720 Rhegan White Canadian Rhegan White is a Grand Prix dressage rider, trainer and judge. As a long time student of Conrad Schumacher and Emile Faurie, her classical training regime has helped her produce many young horses from novice to Grand Prix. Having recently moved from her Aderro Dressage Centre in Glos, Rhegan teaches at regular clinics around the UK . Ed Lyall - Partner in the Arundel Equine Hospital LLP Nestled in the picturesque West Sussex Downs on the fringe of Arundel, The Arundel Equine Hospital provides state of the art technology and professional care for horses and ponies of all breeds and sporting endeavours. The practice originated in 1950 and enjoys accreditation by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as an Equine Hospital, the only one in Sussex. http://www.arundelhorsevets.co.uk/our-practice/ Tel: 01903 883050 Margaret Linington-Payne - Director of Standards Margaret has been involved with the horse industry and education for more than 30 years. Currently Director of Standards at the BHS she is a BHSI and a chief examiner. In the past she has been a proprietor of a riding school and training establishment and also Academic Manager at a large College. She has also competed successfully in Eventing and Show Jumping, and up to PSG level Dressage, all on home produced horses. http://www.bhs.org.uk/content/default.asp Lee Hackett - Welfare As head of BHS Welfare Lee covers all aspects of equine welfare, including horse care, horse health and passports. He has led a number of influential awareness campaigns such as for Ragwort, exotic diseases, the welfare of horses and ponies at events and most recently responsible breeding. Previously a final year lecturer and course manager for Warwickshire College equine science degree programmes, Lee has owned and competed horses for many years and has particular interest in breeding, genetics and behaviour. http://www.bhs.org.uk/content/default.asp Sheila Hardy – Safety Sheila has led the BHS Safety team for more than seven years. She has a wealth of experience in all aspects of equestrian safety including equipment for horse and rider, road surface dressings, driver licensing laws, towing regulations, low-flying helicopters and fast jets, fireworks, and risk assessments for equestrian events. Sheila also oversees the Riding and Road Safety Test which is taken by more than 4,000 candidates each year. http://www.bhs.org.uk/content/Con-Home.asp Heather Holmes - Access and Rights of Way Heather manages the many varied roles of the busy BHS access team, and supports the dedicated BHS Volunteers and BHS Affiliated Bridleway groups who work to defend, extend and promote off-road riding opportunities for all horse riders and carriage-drivers throughout the UK . She has worked for the BHS for more than three years and was responsible for the formation and success of the Equine Mapping and Geographical Information Network, EMAGIN®. http://www.bhs.org.uk/content/Con-Home.asp Sarah Phillips Sarah is the head of Riding Clubs and BHS competitions. She has many years experience in equestrian competitions having spent 12 years at Hartpury where she organised two European Championships across the three disciplines of Dressage, Show Jumping and Eventing. Sarah then took up the post of Event Director at Blair Castle International Horse Trials and Country Fair until recently when she came to the BHS. http://www.bhs.org.uk/content/Con-Home.asp Chris Doran - Approvals Chris is responsible for managing the BHS inspection and approvals programme, which is available to all Training Centres, Riding Schools and Livery Yards. Chris is also Co-ordinator for the British Equestrian Tourism Examinations. http://www.bhs.org.uk/content/Con-Home.asp Alison Le Fevre Alison manages the BHS Training Department. The department is continually assessing the training needs of BHS members and seeks to deliver quality training to those aiming to complete BHS examinations. Alison oversees a whole variety of training courses which aim to raise the standard of equestrian knowledge generally. http://www.bhs.org.uk/content/Con-Home.asp Linda Haworth – BHS Exams Linda has worked in the BHS Examinations Department for more than 20 years. As the head of BHS Exams she has an extensive knowledge of the qualifications available to those who wish to work in the equine world. Linda regularly consults with government agencies to ensure BHS qualifications remain “fit for purpose” and respected by industry. http://www.bhs.org.uk/content/Con-Home.asp Jan Gigli – Equestrian Books and Merchandise Jan Gigli has worked in the BHS bookshop for 13 years. The shop stocks more than 1,000 books, DVDs, Dressage Tests and a variety of horsy gifts. Jan and her team - all experienced horse owners - have an excellent working knowledge of the books currently available and valuable expertise with regard to publications no longer in print. http://www.bhs.org.uk/content/Con-Home.asp Christine Saunders and Bill Martin from Curtis Parkinson solicitors Equine Law team http://www.curtisparkinson.com/equinelaw.html Melanie Poynter Bluebell Physiotherapy Centre provides Veterinary Physiotherapy for horses and small animals. Veterinary Physiotherapists undergo a Masters degree in VeterinaryPhysiotherapy at the Royal Veterinary College.Our veterinary physiotherapists are trained to treathorses and small animals for a number of different conditions including: Spinal pain and stiffness, Muscle weakness and imbalance, Tendon and ligament damage,nerve injuries and related problems, Wounds : nonhealing and acute, Post orthopaedic surgery, swelling and inflammation, saddle related problems (Equine),Chronic conditions such as arthritis, rider asymmetry and postural problems (Equine), Pre and post competition to maximise performance and recovery, Musculo-skeletal problems in riders (Equine). www.bluebellphysio.co.uk • 01634 671651 Keith Badman SQP – Animal Medicines, Wormer Club.co.uk http://www.wormerclub.co.uk/