Training

SWDRC organise Clinics throughout the year. Prices vary depending on the trainer, type of instruction, venue, etc. Costs and information including booking details are emailed out to members once membership has been received, only BRC members may attend SWDRC clinics.

SWDRC Clinic Cancellation/Withdrawal Policy
Any participant cancelling/withdrawing before the closing date of entries will be entitled to a full refund of any fees paid. Unfortunately we are unable to refund any fees paid for cancellations/withdrawals after close of entries under any circumstances, other than a replacement being found, and any unpaid fees must still be paid. SWDRC reserve the right to prohibit anyone with any outstanding fees owed to the club from attending any further Clinics or participating in Team events.

Instructors:

Maria Jarvis
Maria is a BE Accredited Coach UKCC L3, BHS Accredited Professional Coach, NLP Practitioner and a Center 10 Applied Sport Psychology Coach.

Maria has helped many amateur and professional riders produce their young horses to compete successfully to a good level, eg. Advanced / 4* BE, Foxhunter SJ.

Kate Rowland (dressage) had a formal start in show jumping which developed into her love for dressage. Key successes are: Pet Plan Novice Open Winner with 76%. 2014 Reserve National 5 yr old Champion at Hickstead.  2015 Reserve National 6yr old Champion and FEI international 6yr Champion. Kate says; “I enjoy teaching and enjoy helping nervous riders and horses. I get a lot of enjoyment watching my clients do well at shows to and help them achieve their goals.”

Harriette Williams (dressage):
Harriette is an international dressage rider who has competed successfully up to Inter I on horses she has trained up through the levels including becoming Inter I National Champion in 2022. She was also part of the BEF Young Professionals Programme 2022.

Harriette teaches all types and levels of horse and rider combinations from showjumpers and eventers wanting to improve their flatwork to pure dressage riders wanting to work their way through the levels.

John Adams started his training with Brian Young before going to Germany to work and ride. He later returned to the UK and produced a great many horses from Novice to Grade A. He now trains riders of all calibres. John is a wonderfully encouraging instructor, who coaxes the best out of horse and rider and gives great confidence to his pupils.

John Thelwall has spent a lifetime with horses including success as a rider in racing, show jumping and eventing. As a trainer John has been involved with elite riders and teams leading to successes including Burghley, Bramham, Windsor, Junior National Champion (Eventing), Junior Foxhunter and International Show Jumping.  John’s coaching is based on creating positive connection between horse and rider, both physically and mentally, to create harmony and balance. John will be instructing all disciplines.