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Contact us on tel: 07900 436110 or Email: info@ashenequestriancentre.co.uk

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  • Becky Chapman, yard owner & manager.


  • Qualifications:
  • F.C.E.C
  • Senior R.W.Y.M. Bio-mechanics Coach,
  • A.B.R.S.T.C.
  • B.H.S.Int' T.
  • Advanced Sports Psychology Diploma.
  • 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 & pleasureable.
  • To continue to develop my skills in coaching & riding.
  • To continue my training and learning.
  • To continue writing for national/regional magazines.
  • To remain open-minded & mindful of & learn from others.
  • To continue Mac's development, training & competition. 
  • To be accepted for training with Philippe Karl.

Becky and Mac in HOYS main arena 2008

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.

2008 was the first year that Becky has shown and was delighted to win The Show Hunter Championship at "The Horse of the Year Show" on her 5 year old full Irish Draught gelding Blackmoor Mac Rua!

From a non-horsey (but very supportive) family Becky was born pony mad, having started riding at 4 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 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 fundimental 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.  Recently she has been most inspired by the work of Gerd Hueschman and is applyinng to train with Philppe Karl 2010 - 2013.

Becky is a passionate and inspiring coach, invited to lecture at various Colleges as well as 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 on 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 by clicker work adding to the uniqueness of the setting.

More recently Becky invested in the very sophisticated Riding Simulator (details on the Riding Simulator page) to add to the range of facilities and services at the yard.

In 2008 Becky and Pete Doherty (scroll down for details about Pete) started "The Confident Equestrian Publishing Company" offering a powerful range of CD's and Workshops.  Confident Equestrian for more.

Becky was also nominated for "The Field and Lycettes Rural Entrepreneur of 2008."

(For "work in progress" pictures of some of Becky's clients see our Testimonials & Photos page)

Contact Becky : 07900 436110 or Email : becky@beckychapman.co.uk

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  • Noni Chapman, Pony Club C' Test

Noni is 13 years old.  Daughter of yard owners Becky and Chris she is active on the yard every day, and is a keen pony club member. 

Noni takes ponies for starting and schooling, has had success in all disciplines and particularly enjoys jumping and is a very able groom to Mum, Becky at County Shows!


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  • Chris Chapman, Business Manager and Yard Assistant

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. 

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  • Robert and Max Chapman

Pictured here looking unusually smart at Katie Eaton's (Ashen E.C's resident Master Saddler's, scroll down for more) wedding, Max (Becky's and Chris' son) and Robert (Chris's father) can more usually be seen tractor driving, muck dumping and delivering hay to Ashen E.C.

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  • Katie Eaton, Master Saddler & Qualified Saddle Fitter.


Ashen Equestrian Centre is proud to be the new 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 about the products and services she provides see our Saddlery page or contact Katie.

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  • Peter Doherty
  • F.C.E.C.
  • Dhyp. PDCHyp. DBSCH.  Dip. Ed.
  • Clinical Hypnotherapist
  • Certified Trainer of NLP
  • Certified Life Coach
  • Though Field Therapist


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" learing 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 Worshops for building confidence for riders and coaches. Confident Equestrian

For details of Peter's workshops at Ashen E.C and elsewhere please contact him directly-

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  • Alexandra Kurland author of
  • "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! 

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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 dats 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 resonable 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 equirment 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.

AEC staff will be responsible for feeding all horses in their care, unless agreed otherwise with client, and under no circumstances shall any client or visitor to AEC feed any horse or animal unless such prior agreement has been made.

Any course or lesson or training undertaken at AEC will be subject to alteration of its pre-arranged content at the sole discretion of AEC staff if welfare or progression of the client or horse is deemed at risk by AEC staff. No refund will be given if alteration to such is made.

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