Ethical Equine Performance at Ashen Equestrian Centre

Ashen, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8JU

Contact us - Tel: 07900 436110   or    Email: info@ashenec.co.uk

Meet the Team - Becky Chapman

Becky conceived, designed, built and is the sole riding coach at Ethical Equine Performance at Ashen E.C.

  • Qualifications:
  • Senior Bio-mechanics Coach, A.B.R.S.T.C, B.H.S.Int'T, Certified N.L.P Practitoner, Adv' Sports Psych' Dip.

                                          

Becky is passionate about show jumping, having show jumped as a junior.

Becky has also trained horses to Advanced Medium dressage as well as coached riders to International level.

Becky has sucessfully shown at county level with many wins and championships a win at HOYS with Mac 

(Sadly Becky lost Mac to toxic colic in his prime as an 8 year old.)

"We've had a great time and learned loads.  Thanks to all the clients, friends and family who turned up all over the UK to support Mac and I - onwards and upwards." Becky

From a non-horsey (but very supportive) family Becky was born pony mad, having started riding at 6 years old, loaned and then owned a pony since she was 8. Becky took at few years out, living and working in London as a fashion model from when she was 16 to 18 years old. Since her return she has trained and worked within the equine industry, initially gaining B.H.S and A.R.R.S qualifications, then running a "conventional" livery yard and teaching freelance.

A family of her own, two broken legs, the horses and riders Becky has met and the yards she has visited and worked at throughout her career have lead to some fundamental changes to the way she works, rides, teaches and chooses to life her life, culminating in the construction of Ashen E.C which opened in March 2005.

Becky is always developing her coaching and riding and looking at training techniques from around the globe and was one of only 5 coaches world-wide to have been accredited by Mary Wanless as a Senior Ride with your Mind Coach.

More recently she has been inspired by the work of Gerd Hueschman (Author of Tug of War) and is one of only 9 riders UK accepted on Philippe Karl's (Author of "Twisted Truth of Modern Dressage") 2011 - 2014.  www.philippekarl.com  

Becky is a passionate and inspiring coach, invited to lecture at various Colleges as well as at exhibitions and demonstrations around the UK. She who enjoys working with horses and riders of all ages, types and standards and from all equestrian disciplines.

Having witnessed the effect of positive reinforcement with riders Becky, sought out and continues to work with author and world-renowned animal behaviorist Alexandra Kurland. (See our Clicker Training page for details of clinics Ashen E.C hosts for Alex.) Ashen E.C is positive learning environment, all the horses who come for training are assisted in their settling and training with clicker work adding to the uniqueness of the setting.

In 2007 Becky invested in the very sophisticated Riding Simulator, known as "Strider", and unique in the UK, Strider attracts riders from around the world and adds to the range of facilities and services which make Ashen E.C so special.

In 2008 Becky and Pete Doherty (scroll down for details about Pete) started "The Confidence Company" offering a powerful range of CD's and Workshops. In 2010 Becky and Pete collaborated on their first book "Confident - Competant Rider" - The Psychological and Technical Guide to Rider Performance.  To download your copy click here.

Becky was nominated for "The Field and Lycettes Rural Entrepreneur of 2008", for UK Coaching Award in 2010, has twice awarded a Jeffress Training Scholarship
 and was recently voted  Enterprising Women's "Women of the Week".

  • Aims
  • To offer a unique & personal service to riders of all standards.
  • To bring joy to (or back to) your riding.
  • To make learning possible & pleasurable.
  • To continue to develop my skills in coaching & riding.
  • To continue my training and learning.
  • To remain open-minded & mindful of & learn from others.
  • To continue Mac's training and development
  • To be certifed as an instructor by Philippe Karl's "School of Lightness"
  • To certify as a Master Practitoner of NLP in 2011
  • Video footage of Becky's 2010 Lecture demos is now available to be seen on YouTube.

     Click on the links below to watch.

    Becky History to 2010 - Click here

    Becky Expalins Equine Spinal Alignment with Humans - Click here

    Becky Expalins Rider Spinal & Pelvic Alignment - Click here

    Becky Answers Questions On Rider Biomechanics - Click here

    Becky Starts to Improve Horse with Long Term Gait Abnormality - Click here

    Becky Begins to Address the Over Bent Horse - Click here

    Horse & Rider Interaction - Click here

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    Wackie

         

    Wackie will be joining the coaching team in 2012, his passion for work and his experience as an event horse make him a perfect additon to Ashen E.CWackie will be Becky's reserve horse for her training with Philippe Karl and available for certain clients to ride on Weekend Courses, Long Weekend Courses, 2 and 4 Day Courses and Back-up Weekends.  (Contact us to discuss) 

    Blackwack "Wakie" is a 17 years16.2hh I.D x T.B ex-advanced eventer with 79 BE points. A HUGE "thank you" to the LASKEY family for loaning Wackie to Ashen E.C

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    Chris Chapman

    Chris not only built, but he also keeps up the high standards of yard maintenance at Ashen E.C. He is the main carer of Noni and Max, runs Ashen E.C's office and organises Becky's diary and our Corporate Days plus makes the mounting blocks for sale on our Products page.

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      Katie Eaton - Master Saddler and Qualified Saddle Fitter

    Ashen E.C is proud to be the base for Katie.

    Katie is a member of the Society of Master Saddlers and has won awards for her work from the Worshipful Company of Saddlers and is a Master Saddler.

    Katie specialises in providing a personal service to discerning riders and horse owners, takes great pride in her work and the welfare of the horses she fits saddles and tack for.

    For more details contact Katie : 07748 928561
    www.katieeatonsaddlery.co.uk
    email - kt@katieeatonsaddlery.co.uk
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    Peter Doherty

     

    Dhyp. PDCHyp. DBSCH. Dip. Ed. Clinical Hypnotherapist Certified Trainer of NLP Certified Life Coach Though Field

    Peter studied for his Certificate, Diploma and Practitioner Diploma with The London College of Clinical Hypnosis (LCCH). He gained his Diploma Membership of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis (BSCH) following his dissertation on the subject of Memory and Learning.

    Peter is also a Master Practitioner of Time Line Therapy and a Master Practitioner of NLP. He is committed to "Life-Long" learning and is always looking to improve his skills in the areas of human performance and coaching.
    Peter brings his own calm style and sense of humour to the workshops and training that he delivers.As a therapsit Peter uses an eclectic mix of techniques to enable his clients to overcome and resolve their issues and thereby take control of their own destiny. His philosophy is to take people from "Possibility to Actuality" and enable his clients to achieve personal empowerment.

    Pete and Becky have worked together to produce of series of popular and powerful CDs as well as Workshops for building confidence for riders and coaches.
    Contact Peter - 01440 710242 

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    Alexandra Kurland

                                                                                 Author -     "Clicker Training for your Horse" & "The Click That Teaches: A Step-By-Step Guide in Pictures" As well a video series entitled "The Click That Teaches"

    Alexandra earned her degree from Cornell University where she specialised in animal behaviour.

    She has been teaching and training horses since the mid- 1980's.

    A pioneer in humane training methods Alexandra began clicker training in the early 1990's.

    She quickly recognised the power of clicker training for; Improving performance, Enhancing the relationship people have with their horses Just plain putting the fun back into training.

    Today through her books, videos, clinics and many articles Alexandra has become a leading voice in the development of clicker training in the horse community.

    Ashen Equestrian Centre is delighted that Alexandra has visited us every year since 2005 to run a clicker clinic!

    Details of her clinic can be found on the Clicker Training page!

    Contact Alexandra : kurland@crisny.org Visit - www.theclickercenter.com

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    GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

    Ashen Equestrian Centre is the trading name of Becky Chapman.

     Ashen Equestrian Centre is also abbreviated in this text as AEC.

    The following terms and conditions apply to all AEC courses and clinics booked.

    Payment in full must be received by us 30 days prior to the commencement dates of the course or clinic booked.

    Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of the course or clinic place and the cancellation fees below will be enforced.

    If for any reason you have to cancel the booking this must be notified to AEC in writing and the cancellation fees will apply as set out below:

    Cancel the course or clinic place more than 30 days before its commencement date and the deposit is non-returnable.

    Cancel the course or clinic 30 days or less before its commencement date and the full course or clinic fee is payable.

    If you want to change course or clinic dates with more than 30 days notice before the the course commencement date an administration fee of £50 is payable on top of the full course fee.

    If you want to change course or clinic dates with 30 days or less notice before the the course commencement date then if we resell the place on the course or clinic an administration fee of £50 is payable on top of the full course fee but if we cannot sell the place it will be deemed as cancelled and the full course fee is payable for both the cancelled date and the re-arranged date.

    All courses/lessons/livery must be pre-booked with AEC prior to deposit being sent.

    If AEC cancel any course/lesson/livery we shall offer other available dates to re-book such or if no acceptable date can be agreed a full refund will be given of any funds pre-paid.

    It is the responsibility of all clients to provide their own appropriate clothing for the course/lesson/livery they are attending and to provide all safety equipment lawfully required such as but not limited to protective headware, back protectors, boots and gloves.

    Clients must also provide appropriate equipment for their horse whilst it is on livery at AEC such as but not limited to saddle, bridle, stable rugs, turn-out rugs and head collar. Horse feed other than hay must also be provided whilst their horse is on livery unless otherwise agreed with AEC.

    If any client violates the rules of behaviour or health and safety at AEC or is any way deemed negligent to the care and welfare of their horse whilst at AEC they will be required to leave the premises immediately taking their property and horse and will be liable to pay the full fee for the courses/lessons they are attending and have booked up to 4 weeks ahead.

    Any Horse on livery at AEC whether as an attendee of a course or lesson with the client or left on livery in the care of AEC personnell must be insured and all details of health and welfare history must be given in writing to AEC at the commencement of such livery along with all details of contact for client and their veterinarian practice.

    If at any time it is deemed necessary to engage the services of a vet, this will be done at the clients expense even if the client cannot be contacted for prior agreement, although all reasonable attempts to contact the client will be made. If the clients horse has exhibited any remedial behaviour of any sort then this must be explained fully to AEC prior to booking any course, lesson or livery.

    All veterinarian bills incurred by a horse whilst at AEC will be the responsibility of the client. All farriery and physiotherapy / body-work bills incurred by a horse whilst on livery at AEC will be the responsibility of the client.

    If AEC deem it necessary for the client to collect their horse prior to any pre-arranged collection date the client must collect their horse within 7 days and will be charged the livery fee to the date of collection only. AEC take no responsibility for the risk of theft of any tack, equipment and feedstuffs left by the client at AEC.

    AEC accept no responsibility for any damage caused to tack or equipment at AEC not caused by AEC staff. AEC accept no responsibility for any damage to or theft of vehicles or trailers or goods inside such whilst on the premises of AEC whether such are locked or not.

    AEC take no responsibility for the theft of any horse from AEC premises or whilst in the care of AEC. 

    If clients see or cause any damage to or deterioration of property or equipment at AEC that may be dangerous to AEC staff, visiting personnel, clients or horses they must make such aware to senior AEC staff immediately. 
     

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