Staff Profiles

Hi, my name is Laura and I'm the lucky owners of WBRS! I learnt to ride at Wembury a very long time ago and before having the opportunity of running the yard, I was a duty manager here! I think all the horses and ponies are all super cute and very well behaved (most of the time at least…)!

My favourite horse on the yard is without doubt the beautiful Whisper although I do have a soft spot for the lovely Misty!

Hi, I'm Laura, I am the Yard Manager at WBRS.

I have the following qualifications:
- ABRS 1-4 in Equitation
- ABRS 1-5 in Stable Management
- First Aid
- Child Protection
- DBS

My qualification aims for the year ahead are:

- BHS Riding and Road Safety
- ABRS level 5 in Stable Management
- ABRS level 5 in Equitation

My favourite horses on the yard would have to be Whisper and Tyson!

My name is Hannah and I am a BHSAI instructor here at Wembury. I have been an instructor for nearly 14 years and have taught a wide variety of people and horses.

I am originally from the Peak District near Manchester but moved to Plymouth 11 years ago. I love my job, the fab staff and the ponies. As well as teaching, I help the other staff achieve their qualifications and together, we work to ensure that all the horses and ponies are very well looked after and cared for.

I have the following qualifications:
- BHSAI
- BHS Riding and Road Safety
- DBS
- Child Protection
- ABRS & BHS training

I have a few favourite neddies but I can't resist Hettie as she is super cute!
If you're thinking of coming and paying us a visit I hope to see you soon here at Wembury :)

Hi I'm Eleanor and I'm working full time at the stable and behind the scenes in the office! Along side that I'm working my way through my ABRS & BHS exams.

My current qualifications are:
- Level 2 NVQ Coaching
- DBS
- ABRS Progressive Tests in Equitation levels 1-7
- ABRS Progressive Tests in Stable Management levels 1-6
- BHS Stage 1 Riding
- BHS Stage 1 Care
- ABRS lunge unit
- BHS Riding and Road Safety
- Level 1 Food Safety and Hygiene
- Emergency First Aid

My qualification aims are:
- continue progressing through the ABRS tests.

I love horse riding and my favourite thing to do with my horse, Mr Darcy is show jumping!
My other favourite horse is Storm!

Hi, my name is Lauren and I love working at Wembury!

My current qualifications are:

BHS Level 2 in Horse Care (Distinction)
City and Guilds Extended Diploma Level 3 in Equine management (Merit)
ABRS Progressive Tests in Stable Management levels 1-5
ABRS Progressive Tests in Equitation levels 1-5
BHS Riding and Road Safety
BHS Stage One
DBS

My aims for this year are to continue working towards my BHS exams.

My favourite horse on the yard has to be Fern because she is super cuddly but all the ponies are cute!

Hi, I’m Chloe and I have worked at Wembury Bay Riding school for just over a year now. I started working just on a Saturday whilst I was at school, but now I’m lucky enough to work during the week too, as well as doing my ABRS qualifications.
I started riding at the stables over 6 years ago and i haven’t left since.
My favourite horse is Lilly Lou and I love taking her for hacks and jumping lessons in my free time

Hi my name is Chloe and I am a level 3 apprentice here at Wembury Bay Riding School!

I learnt to ride here almost 8yrs years ago and have enjoyed every minute of it!

My current qualifications are:
- Level 2 horse care and management
- First Aid
- Safeguarding
- Riding and road safety

I'm currently also working through my 2 ABRS Progressive tests in Equitation and Stable Management.

I thoroughly enjoy working with our customers and all of our friendly horses!

Hi, I'm Hamish!

My pursuit of a career in veterinary medicine brought me here for work experience during my summer holiday in 2016, and it was so brilliant that I asked to stay!

I was later lucky enough to be offered a post as a part-time member of the Wembury Bay team! Being around the staff and horses has taught me a lot about equine physiology and general horse care. When I'm not at the yard I'm at Plymouth College studying for my A-Levels.

Whilst I would say that Percy is a firm favourite of mine, I should add that every horse and pony on the yard has character, and will definitely give you a memorable experience, should you get the chance to meet them!

Hi, I’m Claudia, I’ve been riding and passionate about riding since I was 4 years old! I started working at WBRS January 2020 and really enjoying it so far. Particularly working with the whole team! I’m a qualified sports coach and teacher and I’m currently working through my ABRS progressive riding and stable management tests.
I have always had a interest in showing horses and love to going to cross country days with my own horses.
I love all the horses on the yard however my favourite has to be Diva for her kind but cheeky nature.

Tamara is a BHS Stage 3 Coach (AI) UKCC2 and teaches our lovely Pony Club and other lessons at Wembury on Saturdays. Tamara also runs her own freelance equestrian business offering many different services from lessons to clipping! She is experienced in all disciplines of riding and in her spare time competes with her own horse.

Hi my name is Toni! I've completed my Level 2 apprenticeship in Customer service and now work as a yard hand. I have always had a love for horses. I started taking lessons here in May 2015 and was very excited to begin working here in the September.

My current qualifications are:

ABRS Levels 1-4 in Stable Management.
ABRS Levels 1-3 in Equitation
First Aid
DBS
Child Protection

I also have a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education.

My favourite horse at the yard is Blossom!

Please meet 10 year old Patch, Hannah's beautiful rescue dog who visits 2 days a week.
If you're lucky enough to see her when you visit she is very friendly and loves attention from everybody!