Meet the Team

Abby Hone
UKCC Level 2

Director | Instructor

I am proud to say that we are a family run BHS approved equestrian centre in the beautiful Cotswolds

We take pride in being a riding centre that offers a wide selection of activities to suit all standards, from beginner to advanced and from tiny tots to adult riders.

Shelley James

Operations Manager

Shelley has a wealth of administration experience, along with a strong background in supporting families with young children.

Shelley’s skills, empathy, and organisational expertise make her a wonderful addition to our team. She will be working closely with the Changing Lives Through Horses project, helping young people to benefit from the unique connection with horses, improving their confidence, wellbeing, and mental health.

Passionate about making a difference, Shelley is excited to combine her professional experience with her love for the Cotswold countryside, supporting Barton End Stables in providing opportunities for growth, resilience, and positive change.

Mark Hone

Business Manager

Alastair
BHS AI

Instructor

Growing up in Lancashire, Alastair was surrounded by horses. While working weekends as a groom for Lady Townley, he began his BHSAI training and gained experience riding and competing many quality horses. He feels fortunate to have been involved in the training of these noble animals, passing on his knowledge and seeing the satisfaction and rewards it brings.
Heather
BHS AI

Instructor

Growing up on my families farm in Stroud, I had many horses and ponies from a young age. I was a member of the Minchinhampton Pony Club as a child and later as a teenager moved to Stroud Pony Club to pursue my showjumping interest.

After leaving school I took on the family stables and still run a successful livery yard. I am a qualified BHSAI instructor and taught for Stroud Pony Club for many years. I particularly enjoy improving the riders confidence and helping to achieve their goal.

Janice
BHS PTT

Instructor

Janice is a freelance riding instructor with over 25 years experience teaching riders of various levels. BHS PTT qualified, with a first class degree in psychology, and about to complete her MSC in Sport and exercise psychology.

Janice has a passion for building and developing confidence for both horse and rider. Over the years Janice has produced and competed several horses up to BE 100, developing a love of producing young horses.

Sophie
BHS Stage 2

Instructor

Sophie started as an apprentice at The National Stud in 2007 and then completed the Diploma course in 2009. She has worked all over since, working as a groom in various disciplines including and up to Grand Prix dressage, International Eventing up to 3* and Polo.

She has competed up to Elementary in dressage (Squirrel). Binks and Sophie placed 5th at Regional Finals for the dressage team in 2020, and evented at 90 in 2021. Sophie’s hope is to take him out again but current family commitments have pushed competition goals to the side for now.

Sophie is qualified at Stage 2 to teach and keen to complete my stage 3.

Sharon

Senior Yard Staff

Kim

Yard Staff

I have been a Sunday helper since 2012, to gain experience of working with horses. Abby and the team have been a great support over the years. I find horses fascinating and you never stop learning.
Catherine

Yard Staff

Anya

Yard Staff

Lacey

Apprentice