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Leonard Goerens
In 1997 Leonard came to England and spent 3 years working with
and learning from Andrew Nicholson, before meeting Emma and setting
up his own yard based with the Puddick family in Gloucestershire.
Leonard is a dedicated professional who produces horses with their long term welfare and competitive future in mind; he has an excellent rapport with his horses and works closely with other professional trainers such as former Olympic show Jumper Rowland Fernyhough to help get the very best from each individual horse. Leonard’s international experience and fluency in three languages, together with his excellent network of contacts, places him well as an agent for sourcing the very best event horses, specialising particularly in acting for clients between France and the UK. |
Emma Shoesmith
Emma has a first class degree in International Equine Business from the
Royal Agricultural
College, also a sports physiotherapy diploma, and
she supports Leonard in all aspects of running the business. Emma has competed herself at Intermediate and 1* level and has recently returned to competitive riding with Mr Christian Llandolt’s lovely 7 yr-old mare High Hopes by Rock King. |
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18 year-old Hattie is spending her gap year with the team before starting her degree in Politics at Exeter University. Hattie has her Pony Club B test and has ridden at BE100 level and elementary dressage. She has a new young horse, Otto, bred by Mr & Mrs Puddick , who she is bringing on this year with Leonard’s support. |
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20 year-old, Arthur is based with Leonard for the season. He has brought his two horses ‘Quartz des Jis’ and ‘Lycos de Masangy’ with him from France to gain experience on the English circuit. Arthur made a cracking start, gaining 2nd and 4th with his two rides in the BE100 and Novice respectively at Great Tew. He is aiming to qualify for Hartpury in August. |
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Future international event rider Scarlett helps manage jobs around the yard keeping everyone on their toes and regularly supports the team at events throughout the season. |
Snoopy
A total softy, he loves to chase stones, sit on your lap and
cover you in hair - |