Meet the Team ......

 

Caroline Bailey

National Hunt Trainer

Gerald Bailey

Point to Point Trainer

Gerald runs his own dairy farm and has always been an avid supporter of racing. He buys and sells a few National Hunt Stores and trains the point-to-pointers (with a little help from his wife!)
 

Colin Potts

Head Lad

Colin has had many years of experience working within the horse industry. He was Stud Groom at the Pytchley Hunt Kennels for several years, before going to work for Joan Tice with her point-to-pointers. He breaks in all the youngsters in the Summer and teaches the young lads how to stay on them! He is responsible for the every day running of the yard and takes great pride in the well being and turn out of the horses. He also acts as assistant trainer in Caroline's absence 

 

Leah Rowlands

Leah has been with us since 2007. She is a capable, brave rider and enjoys riding work and schooling. She had a few rides in point-to-points last season. She assists Colin in the running of the yard 
 

Lutie Akinci

Lutie has gained plenty of experience through the Pony Club and Team Chasing. She joined us after leaving school last year and is a keen and enthusiastic member of the team. She loves hunting and hopes to ride in point-to-points next season.

 
 

Joe Carden

Joe has recently joined us having left agricultural college in June. He is very keen to ride in point-to-points and we hope to give him plenty of experience and schooling to enable him to attain that ambition 
 

Sam Davies-Thomas

Sam is in his third season with us. He is a very enthusiastic lad and has worked really hard to become a point-to-point jockey. He rode three winners last season and hopes to progress further. He is currently studying for his NVQ 3. He enjoys his hunting and bringing on the youngsters. 

Sam is pictured riding his first winner.
 

Miriam Hall

Miriam came here in 2009, having completed a nine week course at the British Racing School. She has really gained in confidence with her riding and is dedicated to looking after her horses. She loves going racing and is a pleasure to work with. 
 

Nadine Hornsey

Nadine joined the yard after leaving Moulton College. She combines riding out in the mornings with working in the office. She is a confident rider and enjoys hunting and competing with her own horse. 
 

Tom McClorey

Tom began his riding career in show jumping, winning at premier shows on both ponies and horses. He is a talented rider and really enjoys bringing on the youngsters, hunting and schooling them. He had his first rides in point-to-points last season and hopes to ride again this year. 

Part time Staff

Andy Mcknight

Andy works three mornings a week in the yard. He is an avid follower of racing and helps keep the yard in shape. 

Jodie Pullen

Jodie has a small son but manages to fit in working in the yard four times a week. She rides out and helps with general duties.

Sarah Knight

Sarah rides out five days a week. She used to hunt regularly and bring on young horses but now works part time in corporate management so was unable to keep her own horse. She loves riding work and is a great asset to the yard.