Mannie Beaven is the Proprietor Bentley Riding School and supporting her is Senior Instructor and Riding School manager Lauren Ryan BHSAI and RDAGI, Sarah Hawley BHSAI, Beth Taylor BHS Stage 3, Rosalind Moser BHS Stage 2, together with Courtney Elliot Level 3 in Horse-care and Jade Peck Level 2 in Horse-care.
We are hugely proud of our staff, most of whom learnt to ride here as children and came to work with us after their studies were completed. It is a rare thing indeed to be able to have such longstanding and loyal staff.
Lauren – BHSAI
Lauren has been with us over 20 years as a member of staff, previous to this she learnt to ride here at Bentley, becoming a helper then throughout her college studies she worked at weekends while training to become and instructor.
In addition to teaching staff and clients, managing all riding school activities, running our website and Facebook page, she also teaches Riding for the Disabled sessions.
In her spare time she owns and runs ‘Connla Connemara Pony Stud,’ breeding consistently good prize – winning foals and youngstock which she takes out to compete at Shows around the country. They have all gone on to make superb riding and competition ponies.
Sarah – BHSAI
Sarah joined us in 1999. She is a super Instructor, very popular and her experience is unrivaled. She has spent time teaching in the United States and is also a regular Pony Club Instructor.
Beth – BHS Stage 3
Beth has also been here since a young child. She was a regular on our ‘Saturday Club’ and went from being promoted to being a helper and then weekend staff whilst at school and college. She has a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Equine Management from Writtle College and also now a qualified BHS Stage 3 Coach.
Beth has a natural talent with horses and is now proving a very valuable and experienced Instructor.
She has her own horse, Leo, who was bred by Lauren. She competes and takes him out with the Draghounds when she can.
Courtney – Junior Instructor/Ride Escort
Courtney has a Level 3 diploma in Horse Care and Management and is now working through her BHS qualifications. She is now an established Ride Escort and has her own horse here, Harley. Courtney is very much enjoying teaching the newcomers to riding.
Rosalind – Junior Instructor/Ride Escort
Rosalind, along with most of the other staff, learnt to ride here at Bentley. After completing a degree in childcare and working in that sector for several years, she came to work for us full time in 2020. Rosalind is brilliant with young children on their lessons and pony days, as well as introducing people to riding.
Jade – Yard Supervisor/Lead Rein Trek
Jade has her Level 2 Diploma in Horse Care and Management and is a tower of strength in the vital work of keeping the horses well cared for and fit for the job.
All of our Teaching and Escort Staff are trained First Aiders, have an enhanced DBS check and have attended courses in the area of Safeguarding.