Fran has a wealth of coaching experience, working with riders from complete beginners through to those competing at 3* level. She continues to help Tom as he competes at Badminton and Burghley. Fran has been teaching riding and working with Pony Club members for over 20 years. She is a BHSI and a British Eventing UKCC Level 3 Coach, and she herself competed to Advanced level. Fran enjoys coaching both adults and children, whether they are aiming to compete or simply looking to build confidence and enjoy their riding.
John oversees the upkeep of the facilities and equipment, ensuring everything is well maintained and in good working order. He also takes care of the horses' and ponies' daily needs, making sure they always have plenty of hay and fresh water. In addition, John manages the fields and grounds, ensuring they are properly maintained to provide a safe and healthy environment for both the animals and riders.
Tom is a 5* event rider who has his Pony Club AH test and is a UKCC coach. He is also currently undertaking his BHS I instructor qualification. In 2023, he was Reserve U25 National Champion and has gone on to complete Burghley in 2023 and 2024 with 2 horses that he has produced from the start of their eventing careers, being the youngest competitor in the field both years. In 2025, he completed Badminton for the first time. In 2026, he was selected to represent Great Britain at the Under-25 World Eventing Championships. Alongside his competitive career, Tom is passionate about coaching. As well as teaching at Cotswold Hills Riding Centre, he regularly coaches for local Pony Clubs and school groups. His level of expertise and his clear, supportive approach help riders understand new skills, build confidence, and achieve their goals, whether they are competing seriously or simply enjoying their riding.
Daisy has a wealth of experience in caring for horses and ponies and is a UKCC Level 2 coach. She enjoys helping riders of all abilities, whether they are aiming to compete or simply looking to improve their riding and confidence. Whilst teaching all ages and levels, she has a brilliant connection with older children and teenagers needing support and encouragement. Daisy has groomed at the Pony Eventing Europeans in 2024 , looking after the ponies and riders as they represented team GB.
Hannah is a part-time instructor who assists wherever needed be it teaching, schooling, caring for the horses or organising the yards. She coaches for Cotswold Hills Riding Centre as well as local Pony Clubs. Hannah has competed up to CCI 2* Eventing on both ponies and horses that she has produced herself so has lots of knowledge to offer amongst all the fun.
