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Meet The Team

.All our staff are DBS checked, have attended a Child protection course and the instructors are First Aid Trained. They are like members of our family and are totally appreciated for their friendly, fun outlook in life. They all have a passion for horses and love helping our customers achieve the same outlook.
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Jane (The Boss!)

I have been working with horses since the age of 16. I became a BHS Intermediate Instructor (both stable management and riding parts held) over 15 years ago. I have the BHS Stage 4 Coaching certificate. I also have a Diploma in teaching and lifelong learning. I have a wealth of knowledge from training point to point horses, working on dealing yards, producing showing horses to HOYS level. Currently training to Medium/Advanced Level Dressage on Sir Baltimore with Mette Assouline and Emile Faurie.

I love teaching and watching clients improve and achieve their own ambitions and dreams. Braeside started out as a small family business and has progressed into what it is today whilst retaining the same family friendly values. 

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Emily - Chief Instructor

I trained at Braeside for my Level 2 and 3 City and Guilds Work based Diploma. I recently passed my BHS Stage 3 with flying colours, shortly followed by my BHS AI qualification which qualifies me as a Stage 3 Coach. I am currently training for my BHS Stage 4. I thoroughly enjoy teaching students of all abilities and watching them progress and improve lesson by lesson. I also organise the Pony Club activities and camps. Riding is still a huge hobby of mine so even though I work with all these beautiful horses and ponies everyday; I try to ride in my spare time (if I have any!!) I also really enjoy running with my bouncy chocolate Labrador Milo; we plan to do a sponsored run one day! In the near future I would love to have a project horse of my own to get out and about and compete on.

 

Emily is very successful with her coaching methods showing lots of experience in all levels and disciplines  she is very popular with all Braesides Customers. Emily loves helping to with the schooling and backing of the many horses that we have coming through Braeside.  Emily is always willing to help no matter what the situation and is Jane's rock.

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Claire - Instructor

i have owned horses from an early age. Decided to change careers and have come to Braeside to qualify as an Instructor. Since being here, I have passed BHS Stage 1 Care and Ride, Stage 2 Care and Ride. I am currently training to earn my BHS Level 2 Teaching Qualification and Level 3 in Care and Ride. 

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Emma - Instructor

I first started at Braeside when I was 16 gaining my Stage 2 in Stable Management and Horse Care alongside my NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Horse Care and Business Management. I then went on to work for Lynn Russell, a top showing producer of Cobs. 

Following this, i wanted to get back into teaching and attained a placement at the Berkshire Riding Centre where i carried on gaining my teaching exams and progressed with my riding skills. 

In a random twist of fate I had the opportunity to ride a Polo Pony and my career took another turn and I spent 10 years being a Polo Groom. 

Covid then hit and I returned home doing odd grooming jobs and then returned to Braeside. I have now been back here a year happily teaching, 

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Chloe Gerkins - Yard Apprentice

Hi I'm Chloe and I have owned horses from a young age and now have a horse of my own. I am currently completing my level 3 Groom Apprenticeship and I have passed my Level 1 and 2 in Horse Groom as well as passing my Level 1 BHS in Horse Handling, Ride and Care as well as my Ride and Care. 

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Braeside Equestrian
Nelson Park Road
St. Margarets At Cliffe
Nr Dover, Kent
CT15 6HL

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