MATT JENKINS
Matt plays the lead role in the show, as yard manager and trainer he is well organised and thorough. No stone is left unturned when it comes to managing his horses and support team. He has trained Dalito and Stig since they were youngsters and has a further two youngsters that will be broken in next spring. Matt trains his horses regularly with Dan Greenwood with the ultimate goal of successfully training horses through to Grand Prix level.
TRAINER
Dan has been a key player in developing Matt's riding skills as well as providing inspiration for ideas on training regimes and methods of producing the dressage horse. Dan has won several major titles at National Championship level and has competed for Great Britain at small tour level.
To find out more about Dan visit www.dangreenwooddressage.com
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
A part time team member, Laura is based at Lyneham so is always on hand to ensure the horses are in top condition and performing to their optimum. She uses a combination of McTimoney Chiropractic techniques and massage therapy to relieve any muscle soreness or discomfort that has arisen through training, old injuries, or incidents such as a fall.
Matt comments ''regular treatment sessions from Laura has enabled my horses to get stronger and develop evenly whilst remaining supple, I always notice a big difference in their willingness to work and energy levels following a treatment - an essential part of the team''.
To find out more about Laura visit www.lbmctimoneytherapy.co.uk
FARRIER
Scott is a regular visitor every 5-6 weeks, reliable and knowledgeable he works alongside Matt to ensure each horse is shod correctly for their level and intensity of work. He enjoys a good catch up with the team and takes pride in hearing how the horses at livery are progressing with their training and competition schedules.
VET, BOURTON VALE EQUINE CLINIC
Trusty vet Tash is part of our local practice at Bourton Vale Equine Clinic, and can always be relied on. No matter how big or small a problem is she is only ever a phone call away. www.bvec.co.uk
LANDLADY
Sam is the owner of Lyneham Heath Equestrian and when not busy raking take offs and landings on the cross country course, she is often on site to ensure Matt has everything he needs to run a successful livery yard, whether it be extra storage space or treating him to a new (even bigger) wheelbarrow, she adds a huge contribution to the smooth running of the business.
To find out more about Lyneham Heath Equestrian visit www.lynehamheathequestrian.co.uk
EQUINE DENTIST
We don't see Alex as often as the rest of the team, but when we do he's always got a cheerful smile on his face and a few stories to tell. He's had a lifelong love of horses and a wealth of experience, particularly with competition horses, so we know they are in safe and knowledgeable hands. To find out more about Alex visit his website centralequinedentistry.co.uk