Shaping the Future of Equestrian Athletes
Our coaching team helps riders recognise their athletic identity; building strength, balance, and confidence while keeping the horse at the heart of every partnership.
About the Coaching Team
The Equestrian Athlete Coach Team brings together experienced coaches and guest experts who share one belief: both horse and rider are athletes.
We support riders who want to:
âś… Strengthen their partnership with their horse
âś… Build confidence and consistency in training
âś… Learn from a team that blends equestrian expertise with sport psychology, physiotherapy, and rider fitness
For coaches, this is also a growing space, a chance to collaborate, connect, and showcase what it means to put the horse first while helping riders ride at their best.
Behind the scenes at one of our rider performance camps. Riders relaxing in between sessions.Â
Horse & Rider Partnerships
Every horse-and-rider partnership is unique and deserves coaching that recognises that. Our team is here to help you bring out the best in your partnership with clear, supportive training that builds confidence, connection, and enjoyment.
From day clinics to performance camps, in person or online, we’ll meet you where you are and guide you toward where you want to go.
Professional  Coaching TeamÂ
At the heart of the Equestrian Athlete Coach Team is a group of experienced professionals who share one belief: the horse always comes first.
We work together to give riders the opportunity to strengthen their partnership with their horse, and to be part of a growing community that values balance, confidence, and consistency. Alongside rider training, we bring expertise in sport psychology, physiotherapy, and rider fitness—so every rider can define their personal success plan while keeping the wellbeing of the horse at the centre.
Alison Kenward
I am a dressage rider and coach who enjoys supporting both competition and leisure riders. My focus is on helping riders connect with their horses, build confidence, and enjoy the process of training. Through Equestrian Heroes and the Equestrian Athlete Coach Team, I develop performance environments where riders can build strong partnerships and ride with clarity and ease.
Sarah Gairdner
My ethos is to develop riders to be confident in their own knowledge and able to make informed choices within their sport. I enjoy coaching all levels, from Pony Club to International riders.
Tiny ClaphamÂ
Horses have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I’ve competed to international level and enjoyed success as a Junior and Senior rider, including winning an Olympic Silver Team Medal at Los Angeles. Today, I coach riders at all stages, and I particularly enjoy helping people take the first steps in their competition careers with confidence and enjoyment.
Danny Anholt FBHS
Danny Anholt is a Fellow of the BHS and British Eventing Accredited Trainer. Danny is known for his empathetic, horse-centred approach. With decades of experience coaching riders from grassroots to elite level, including 20+ years leading Millfield School Equestrian, he continues to inspire through mentoring, assessment, and championing welfare and inclusivity in the sport.
Charlie Unwin
Charlie is an elite sport psychologist and Co-Founder of Centre10, delivering performance psychology training for coaches and riders. A former member of the British Modern Pentathlon Team, he competed at the World Championships and became UK National Champion in 2007. Charlie now applies evidence-based sport psychology and practical coaching frameworks to help riders build confident, repeatable performance.
Phil PaskÂ
Phil is a leading physiotherapist working with athletes and their coaches to optimise performance. His approach focuses on rider wellbeing, conditioning, and balance helping equestrians train effectively within a high-performance environment. Phil makes it simple to integrate these outcomes into a season plan so horse and rider can perform at their best.
Charlotte & Hannah Pask
Charlotte and Hannah both trained as professional dancers, bringing with them a deep understanding of strength, balance, and performance. Today, Hannah continues her career in dance while Charlotte also works as a soft tissue therapist.
Drawn to fitness through their own training and passion for helping others, they now coach riders in tailored Strength & Conditioning sessions. Their Ride Fit Online programme is designed to help every rider improve posture, flexibility, and endurance so they can feel stronger, ride longer, and perform with confidence.
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