Professionals
RECOMMENDATIONS
We collaborate with a select group of trusted equine professionals, each vetted through our own personal experience and trusted sources. This ensures we can confidently recommend the best available services tailored to your needs. Clinics can be arranged, and consultations are available upon request.
Listed below are a range of Secret Equine recommendations;
Have a look at our recomendations
Sarah Sjoholm-Patience
International Grand Prix Dressage Rider & Coach
Sarah is a world-class dressage rider and coach dedicated to helping riders and horses reach their full potential. With a foundation in the German training scales and a passion for continuous learning, she offers personalized coaching that empowers riders to train confidently between sessions.
Key Focus Areas:
Managing nerves and building rider confidence
Improving rider position and biomechanics
Demystifying dressage terminology and techniques
Identifying what to work on and understanding the ‘why’
Addressing common issues like transitions and lateral imbalances
Sarah works with riders of all levels and disciplines, offering services including coaching, clinics, simulator lessons, and competition riding. Her approach ensures that each rider has clear goals and the tools to achieve them independently.
While Sarah primarily operates in the Crawley area, she visits Newmarket several times a year. During these visits, she offers both one-on-one sessions and clinics. If you’re interested in scheduling a session during her time in Newmarket, please get in touch to register your interest for her next visit.
Fiona Millward | Veterinary Physiotherapist Veterinary Physiotherap
Fit for Function was founded by Fiona Millward, an equine movement specialist with over 20 years’ experience in performance, rehabilitation, and clinical care. Fiona creates tailored, evidence-based programmes to enhance movement, prevent injury, and support long-term soundness. She works collaboratively with vets, physios, and other professionals to deliver holistic, horse-first care.
Common issues Fiona can help with:
Loss of performance or uneven movement
Muscle imbalance or weakness
Poor posture or saddle-related discomfort
Difficulty bending, engaging, or transitioning
Recovery from injury or surgery
Rider–horse asymmetry or coordination issues
⭐ Personal Experience
Effectiveness: Quickly reduces tension with lasting improvements in movement and performance.
Horsemanship: Calm, kind, and patient—especially with green or sensitive horses.
Credentials: Qualified Veterinary Physiotherapist with 20+ years’ experience.
Aftercare: Provides tailored rehab and exercise plans.
Impact: Delivers both immediate relief and long-term benefits.
Collaboration: Works closely with vets, farriers, and other equine professionals.
Callie Gaston | horse trainer
Callie Gaston is a mobile horse trainer based in the South East of England, covering areas including Surrey, West Sussex, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Berkshire. She specialises in:
Starting young horses under saddle
Retraining horses with challenging behaviours
In-hand dressage techniques
Double lunging
Trailer loading
Liberty work
Callie’s training philosophy emphasises building trust and clear communication between horse and rider, using body language to foster a harmonious relationship.
While primarily operating in the South East, Callie visits Newmarket several times a year, offering clinics and one-on-one sessions during these trips. To register interest for her next visit, please contact us below.
⭐ Personal Experience
Effectiveness:
Provides clear learning points and helps clients make big steps forward with their horse’s progress.Horsemanship:
Exceptionally calm, patient, and confident—excellent with green and sensitive horses.Credentials:
Qualified trainer using Tristan Tucker’s TRT method, with strong foundation in groundwork and ridden educationAftercare:
Offers personalised follow-up plans, including groundwork, double‑lunging, and ridden sessions tailored to each horse.Impact:
Builds trust and communication, setting horses up for relaxed, long‑term success under saddleCollaboration:
Works closely with owners as mentor and coach, fostering a horse–human partnership based on trust and understanding .
Callie Gaston's Clinics
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Mark Avery – Equine Project Manager & Surface Specialist
Mark Avery is a seasoned project manager and building consultant with over 35 years of experience in construction and equestrian facility development. He offers comprehensive project management support for yard refurbishments and new builds, ensuring that every aspect of the project meets the highest standards.
Mark has developed a proprietary equine surface designed to reduce impact stress on horses, thereby enhancing their longevity and minimising pulmonary issues associated with hard surfaces.
His expertise ensures that equestrian facilities are not only functional but also promote the health and well-being of the horses.
For more information or to discuss your project needs, please contact us below.
Lordington Park Agronomy
Jonathan Holmes – Equine Grassland Specialist at Lordington Park Agronomy
Jonathan Holmes, known as “The Pasture Professor,” leads Lordington Park Agronomy in providing expert equine paddock management services. Specializing in regenerative agriculture and grassland management, Jonathan offers tailored solutions to enhance soil health and pasture quality, ensuring optimal nutrition and well-being for horses. His services include paddock weed control, grassland fertilization, and pasture renovation, all aimed at promoting healthy, sustainable grazing environments. With a focus on the unique needs of equine clients, Jonathan’s approach helps improve horse longevity and performance by addressing common pasture-related challenges.
"The Art of Equine Connection"
“Driven by a deep passion for horses, we are dedicated to learning the best ways to train and care for them, while celebrating their spirit through our art.”
Custom Equine Portrait
Libby Wells is a fine artist with a heartfelt passion for horses, specialising in both detailed drawings and expressive oil paintings. Her work captures the spirit, movement, and personality of each horse she paints. Libby creates custom equine portraits by commission, either working from high-quality photos provided by the owner or if you’re local visiting the yard herself to take reference shots. Every piece is a unique, personal celebration of your horse.
Portraits available by commission – Price on Application (POA).
Get in touch!
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you're interested in commissioning a custom portrait, learning more about our artistic process, or exploring any of our services, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
📧 Email: info@secretequine.co.uk – ‘Where Passion Meets Precision in the World of Horses’
