HORSEMANSHIP with Jolie Cooper

With a passion for Western riding from a young age, Jolie bring years of experience in both Western and English disciplines. She has competed individually and represented her country as a member of Team GB across the UK and Europe. More recently, she had the opportunity to show in the US after moving to Texas, where she worked for 2 years as an assistant trainer to a Level 4 NRHA Professional, specializing in starting young horses, foal handling, and rider development. Prior to this, she began her professional career at Oakridge Arena, one of the premier Western facilities in the UK. As an NRHA/AQHA Professional, WES Level 2 instructor, UK CC Level 2 coach, and FEI 3-star Athlete (Reining), she is dedicated to providing professional, compassionate, and tailored training to help each horse and rider reach their goals.

**Services Offered:**

- Western riding training for beginners to advanced riders

- Backing/Starting young horses

- Foal and youngster handling

- Groundwork for communication and building trust

- Tailored exercise and fitness programs

- Individual/Group lessons and Clinics

- Show preparation and support at events

- Assistance with loading issues

- Flatwork and pole work lessons available

- Problem-solving and rider coaching 

On The Hoof Fitness Training - Maggie Patterson.

Fitness/Gallops Training - Maggie Pattinson is an excellent fitness coach and this session is ideal for those who wish to see how fit their horse is currently, learning to ride at specific speeds i.e. for eventing/endurance timings, to simply work their horse in open space and to experience using heart rate monitors and to discover more about your horse in terms of resting and working heart rate.

Maggie has a lifetime’s experience across equestrian disciplines from dressage to racing, and became involved in endurance riding about 20 years ago. Maggie has ridden, crewed and trained at international level and with her passion for fitness and individuality Maggie is the ideal person to help you whether you’re a newcomer, a happy hacker, top competitor with a “confidence issue” or a competitor who would like focus and/or an old hand to discuss any thoughts or issues you may have.

Maggie Pattinson has recently retired after 12 yrs as Chef d’Equipe of the England Home International Endurance Team where she enjoyed introducing novice combinations to a team environment, setting the example for what they should aspire too as they move up the levels. Many of those selected in Maggie's squads have gone on to International success!

Maggie is currently the official coach and trainer for the Mongol Derby (a race across 1000km of Mongolian Steppe which draws riders from across the world). She provides advice and guidance to all entrants but for those lucky to live in the UK or with deep pockets who can visit, she also runs bespoke sessions to get them up to speed on rider fitness, navigation and mental resilience. 

Maggie's other great passion is rehabilitation. Successfully bringing horses back from serious injury to full fitness provides great job satisfaction. She prides herself on working with the owners, their 'home' team (vet, farrier, physio) and having a great network of associates with their own expertise which she can bring in or lean on to support the process.