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Ruth Baxter-Thompson

I have over 20 years of coaching experience. I work with riders of all levels—from beginners to affiliated competitors—across all three Olympic disciplines, as well as showing and career development.

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Qualifications

  • BHSI
  • Level 3 Certificate in Equestrian Coaching (Show Jumping)/UKCC
  • Side Saddle Association B Coach
Qualifications Explained

Services

  • Show Jumping training to Foxhunter
  • Coaching leisure riders (flatwork)
  • Coaching leisure riders (jumping)
  • Showing training
  • Dressage training to PSG
  • Training to BHSI (Stage 5)
  • Training and Skills Record sign off to Stage 4
  • Ride Safe Advisor
  • Coaching for people with additional support requirements
  • Coaching nervous riders
  • Clinics
  • Riding Club coaching
  • Ridden Schooling & Further Training
  • Online theory training
  • Exercising (ridden and groundwork)

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Location details

Chapeltown, Sheffield S35, UK

About Me

With over 20 years of coaching experience, I began as a trainee at my local riding school and went on to gain broad industry expertise before returning to Yorkshire as a freelance coach. I work with riders of all levels—from beginners to affiliated competitors—across all three Olympic disciplines, as well as showing and career development.

My specialisms include confidence building, groundwork, show jumping, and professional development, including staff training. My coaching approach is tailored to the unique needs of each horse and rider, with wellbeing at the heart of every session. My coaching satisfaction comes from supporting partnerships as they grow—whether the aim is competition success or simply enjoying time together more fully. To complement practical sessions, I also offer remote theory training, providing flexible support for riders or students working toward specific goals or deepening their understanding of equestrian principles.

Individual lessons start at £30. Prices for riding schools, clubs, and staff training are available on request. I regularly travel within 30 minutes of M1 Junction 35, and further afield for clinics or multiple bookings. I occasionally have availability in the East Yorkshire area. Career training is delivered through local centres. If you’d like to explore working together, please get in touch—I’d be happy to discuss your goals and see if I’m the right coach for you.