Riding & Schooling
Schooling, exercise work and ongoing development for horses approximately 13hh plus, from young and developing horses to established competition horses.
Explore riding services →Newton Abbot • South Devon
Freelance Dressage Rider & Coach
Professional, sympathetic riding, schooling and coaching tailored to each horse and rider — fully insured and available across South Devon.
Fully insured
Competed to BD Medium
Devon BD Youth experience
Professional groom background
Fine Equestrian
Professional help for horses and riders
Whether you need regular schooling, exercise riding, support keeping a horse in work, or individual coaching, Fine Equestrian offers reliable freelance help with a practical, horse-first approach.
Dressage Coaching
Friendly, progressive tuition from lead rein upwards, with sessions adapted to confidence, experience, goals and the individual horse.
Explore coaching →South Devon Coverage
Based near Newton Abbot and travelling to Bovey Tracey, Totnes, Dartmouth, Dartmoor and surrounding areas.
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Developed in professional dressage
Fine Equestrian combines competition experience with the day-to-day practical knowledge gained through a professional groom apprenticeship and work around high-level dressage horses.
Experience includes competing to British Dressage Medium Level, representing Devon on BD Youth Teams, and learning within the professional environment of International Dressage Rider Gareth Hughes' yard. Fine Equestrian also continues to assist the team on occasion at competitions.
BD MediumCompetition experience
DevonBD Youth representation
Fully insuredProfessional freelance service
A thoughtful approach
Every horse is different
The aim is not simply to ride the horse, but to help owners create consistent, useful work that supports confidence, balance, fitness and progression.
Fine Equestrian is happy to work with a wide range of horses, including young horses, and to fit work around an owner's goals and existing programme.
Local service
Covering Newton Abbot and South Devon
Regularly available around Newton Abbot and surrounding areas, with travel considered throughout South Devon.
Current availability
Looking for help with your horse?
Get in touch for an informal chat about riding, schooling or coaching.