The coaches at Woodland Hunt Pony Club are at the heart of our equestrian community, providing guidance, knowledge, and inspiration to our members. They instil not just equestrian skills, but also values of sportsmanship, dedication, and respect for both horse and rider.
Through their expertise and passion, they nurture a supportive environment where young equestrians can flourish, fostering a love for horsemanship that extends far beyond the arena. With their encouragement, our members develop confidence, teamwork, and a lasting bond with our much loved horses and ponies.
Our coaches embody the spirit of teamwork and excellence that defines Woodland Hunt Pony Club, shaping future generations of riders.
Harriet Kitching
Harriet is Woodland’s Lead Coach organising training topics, groups and timetables for rallies and camps working closely with the DC, and other coaches. Harriet was a member of Woodland herself and is an Equine Lecturer at BCA.
Steph Read
Steph runs a busy livery yard alongside her mum, Julie, who also helps her with the training of her horses. She competes at BE Novice and up to advanced medium dressage. She holds her Pony Club AH test and is also one of our Team Trainers.
Ellie Townend
As one half of TS Eventing, Ellie events to 3* level, showjumps at 4* 135cm and rides dressage up to PSG. She is busy developing a string of young horses through the levels in all disciplines. Alongside riding Ellie has a passion for coaching and is BHS Stage 3 qualified instructor. Ellie loves helping her students in all aspects of their training and seeing them progress.
Angus Stewart
The other half of TS Eventing, Angus, specialises in starting youngsters, training/competing event horses, & coaching. He has evented to 3* level & at home is producing the next generation of TS Eventing’s string alongside fellow Woodland coach Ellie Towenend.
Emily Bilton-Sanderson
Emily is our super organised, no-nonsense coach who still manages to always keep things fun. Emily is a fully accredited BHS Stage 3 Coach & holds a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Equine Management. As well as teaching for Woodland, Emily works as Events & Yard Technician at BCA.
Julie Rainer
Julie has run her own busy livery yard for over 40 years and is a fully Accredited PC instructor and B Test Assessor. Julie is extremely experienced training and assessing all levels and when not coaching you can find her out and about on the eventing circuit supporting her daughter, Steph. She also enjoys photography.
Helen Findlay Cranfield
Helen is the Head of Equine Department at BCA Helen is a BHS Senior Coach, teaching many Riding Club and Pony Club clinics and camps over the last twenty years. Helen is now enjoying being a pony club Mum herself!