Sarah Brabrook

It was however, as a member of the Training the Teachers of Tomorrow scheme that the instruction she received cemented the principles used by Sarah in her training today. She rode under the guidance of modern Classical Masters Charles de Kunffy, Herwig Radnetter and Arthur Kottas, the former Chief Rider at the Spanish Riding School. Many modern international riders, such as Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin now use classical principles in their own training as these principles are recognised as the way to train horse without force and the way to produce healthy, happy horses whether they are Olympic prospects or happy hackers.

Central to Sarah’s philosophy is the importance of a calm and peaceful environment. She believes that this is crucial, not only in aiding the development and training of the horses and ponies in her care, but also helps to keep them healthy and happy. Each horse is regarded as individual, and training is programmed to suit their development dependent on their physical and mental needs. All aspects of horse management – feed, shoeing, tack, rider biomechanics are looked at as well as the environment, enabling each animal to achieve its best.

Owners often comment on how their horses flourish in this environment, and it is this high level of support that Sarah gives to her clients that helps them achieve their own personal goals. This may range from leisurely hacking on the Downs to competing in their chosen discipline – and often many surpass anything they thought they could achieve.