Phone: 07902308626 / 0779134738
Meet the Staff
Amy Dunbar
Owner & Coach
Amy Dunbar has owned and ran Elms Farm for the last 10 years. Her childhood revolved around showjumping and became quite successful in her early teens with her top horse Vindaloo. Amy now regularly competes herself at British Dressage events and has produced riders from riding school to 4* eventing.
Amy is a fully qualified UKCC coach and also has a degree in Education, she firmly believes in coaching with an empathetic, creative and positive approach and strives to get the very best out of every individual she coaches.
Michelle Dawkins
Manager & Head Coach
Michelle has been around horses since a young age. Her dad managed the Army Riding School in Brompton & introduced her to a pony called sixpence who fuelled her love for the sport.
It was when her dad decided to purchase a riding school that made Michelle study for her instructor qualifications and is now a BHSAI - NVQ Assessor level 3, she then went on to run the school allowing her to produce horses and compete them on the circuit. Michelle has also competed in rodeos meaning she has experience working with both English and western style riding.
Her motto in life “horses teach you 4 things - kindness, respect, responsibility and strength”
Guy Tomlinson
Instructor
Guy is one of those who learnt to ride before he learnt to walk, a real horseman who loves to get the very best out of all of his riders. He is currently competing regularly in British Showjumping competitions with Top horse 'For Power'
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Guy is the 'guy' to go to for jump lessons and competition training, he has a real passion for progression and loves to help everyone achieve their goals!
Helen Berry
Instructor & Academy Events
Helen is currently training for her UKCC award and has been part of the Elms team for the past year. Helen had previously worked with children and young people with disabilities and has an extensive knowledge of autism after working within SEN programmes for the last 13 years.
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Helens lessons are fun filled with an emphasis on the benefits of horse riding to your mental health.