South Medburn Equestrian Centre



	General Manager Hannah Day First becoming involved with horses at the tender age of 5. Hannah’s first ponies, Tosca, Shandy and Sheer Bliss took her from beginner to intermediate in all disciplines. Joining South Medburn’s fabulous training programme after college, Hannah breezed through her BHS Qualifications under our skillful tuition. Having attained her BHS AI, she went on to further her career as a competition groom working for International show jumping rider Geoff Billington. Looking after, amongst others, his famous horse It's Otto, when he competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. At just 23 years old Hannah returned to South Medburn as Yard Manager and attained her BHS Stage IV Care and Intermediate Teaching Test. Hannah is now the General Manager of South Medburn and continues as a Senior Instructor, she also imparts her experience and knowledge occasionally in specialist lectures and jump or cross country training clinics with students. Hannah is still very involved in schooling horses and can often be found in the office too! Hannah was influenced by Nick Skelton, Michael Whittaker, John Whittaker and Geoff Billington



Chief Instructor Joao Fernando Roberto Cavaco We take great pleasure in introducing our new Chief Instructor, Joe was born and raised in Portugal. His family have a long distinguished history in traditional equitation and classical riding, specialising in Lusitano horses. He joined the Portuguese Cavalry Army and as an Individual he competed in Eventing at national level. Dressage is Joe’s passion and it has taken him all over the world, combining his love of travel and thirst for equestrian knowledge and has allowed him to study and train with elite international riders and Olympic riders such as, Tina Layton, Emile Faurie, Vicky Thompson and Leslie Morse. The spirit and beauty of horses continues to inspire Joe and he looks forward to meeting and training us all to help achieve our equine dreams, goals and aspirations to the best of our abilities. He is keen on setting goals for his students to strive towards, providing a focus to the teaching. He is truly an exceptional rider and loves schooling and competing horses of all levels helping bring to the fore their full potential.

Yard Manager & Student Lecturer
Michelle Pack

Michelle has always had a keen interest in horses and equestrianism. She has channelled her passion into learning, achieving a wealth of qualifications: BHS Stages I,II & III, NVQ 1-3, Riding Road Safety, Child Protection, PTT and National Diploma in Horse Management .

She cares passionately about horses and their Training & Schooling, loves competing and continues to improve her equestrian qualifications. Michelle also lectures the students for their stage I & II qualifications.

Michelle continues to take inspiration from Pippa Funnell and William Fox-Pitt

Grooms & Instructors

Do you have what it takes to join the team at our exclusive riding establishment?

Due to the success of South Medburns excellent teaching program, which prepares our students to pursue rewarding careers in the equestrian industry, we have a regular turnover of staff. We are therefore often able to offer positions to new grooms, riding instructors and students.

Positions are available to live in or out, with excellent accomodation, competitive salaries and a fabulous working environment. Contact us at the address or telephone number below with details of your experience