Ellie Curtis Equestrian

A little bit about me

I have worked with a variety of horses and ponies including young ones (initial handling, backing and producing), troublesome horses, along with showjumpers, eventers and showing ponies.

I am a friendly freelance coach catering to all abilities, from complete beginner to the more competitive rider, children to adults. Working with the horse and rider I use a range of coaching techniques to best complement their requirements to reach their goals.

As well as travelling to you or a venue, I can also facilitate lessons at my yard in our lovely 25m x 40m arena.

I am also available to ride, help you keep your horse fit and in work, and to help with specific issues or bring on its education. I am a sympathetic, patient and quiet rider; at 5’3” and 54kg I can also ride smaller horses and ponies.

Here is what my clients have to say…

Darcy

‘When I first started having lessons with you I had just had a big confidence knock after a fall. I had developed a fear of riding and was too scared to even trot.

Thanks to your amazing teaching and patience I slowly got all of my confidence back and started to love riding again. I honestly couldn’t have done it without you!

Thank you for always believing in me and pushing me to be the best that I can be! My confidence and riding ability improved massively.

Ellie is one of the best riding instructors out there!’

Lucy

‘Ellie is one of the most enthusiastic and friendly persons I have ever met, she strives to make riders feel confident in the saddle by giving hints and advice to A) ensure safety and B) make them excel!

Ellie delivers her lessons in a way of which riders feel comfortable to ask questions but also feel comfortable to say what they would like to do that week. Her lessons are always different but also follow on from what was achieved the week prior.

I feel so much more confident in the saddle and that is definitely down to Ellie’s passion and love for teaching! I just want to say a huge Thank you for everything you have taught me’

Amelia

‘Thank you so much for everything you have done for me and my horse Crystal. You have really helped us with things to work on and given us exercises to help. We always enjoy your lessons.’

Em

‘When I first started having lessons with you I wasn’t a very confident rider and I was always getting in my own way. Although I still have my moments, I have come on a long way thanks to all your encouragement and great teaching.

You always challenge us to be the best we can be and believe in us even when we don’t believe in ourselves.’

Lexi

‘You have given me so much confidence and progressed me and my riding.’

Nikki

‘Ellie has taught my daughters for 9 months. During that time they have grown in both confidence and ability. Ellie is patient and always explains what she wants them to do really well. She always encourages them to be the best they can be.’