About Us

Cheston Farm Equestrian Centre is owned and managed by Sophie  and Andrew  Osborne.  The centre was purchased in July 2007 and has since undergone a transformation.

Sophie is a British Horse Society registered instructor with over 30 years of horse ownership and experience including  eventing to affiliated level, team chasing and all the usual crazy pony club antics enjoyed as a pony mad kid.

In addition to the BHSAI, Sophie holds the BHS Stage 4 qualifications  including the BHS intermediate Stable Manager. Sophie is now training mainly in dressage with her young thoroughbred, Solstice Drum, who she has brought on since the age of just 6 months. Sophie regularly trains with Peter Cook and Andrew Lovell (both BHSI) and aims to affiliate her horse to compete in dressage.

Sophie has over 10 years of instructing experience, previously as a freelance instructor at several riding  schools, Pony Club, Riding Club and to private clients - as well as lecturing at an equestrian  college.

Sophie obtained a post graduate teaching qualification (PGCE) in 2007 and continues to develop her skills today by working towards the BHS Stable Management qualification and ultimately the BHSI qualification.

Andrew is busy managing the redevelopment of the facilities and land at Cheston Farm. He only took up riding recently but his Irish Draft x Thoroughbred hunter, Syd has looked after him and the two of them now enjoy canters across the moor.

Until recently, Andrew held various management and director level roles having worked in the public sector  and for NGOs.

OUR FULL TIME STAFF - Both staff members hold or are working towards British Horse Society Qualifications.

Dominique Perry is our full time senior groom / trainee instructor and has been working for us for 2 years. Dom is taking her BHS examinations and now holds Stage One and Two so will soon be doing some instructing as she works towards the BHSPT qualification. Dom is a well known local rider with her horse, Lionel!

Zoe Hayter is our new apprentice and is already making a great impression as she works towards her BHS exams and to becoming an instructor. Zoe is an experienced horse person and already holds an Equestrian related Foundation Degree in from Duchy College. 

Employment

We are not actively recruiting but we are always keen to hear from hard working and motivated freelance grooms / instructors. Email to us with your details. (info@chestonfarm.co.uk)

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