Training Shaped Around the Individual Horse
No two Warmbloods or sport horses arrive with exactly the same education, confidence, temperament or future goals.
Some are beginning their education under saddle. Others need further schooling in dressage or jumping, help working through behavioural or confidence issues, or a carefully managed return to work after time away.
Karen draws on more than 35 years of practical experience, including her dressage and eventing background, to develop a programme around the horse in front of her rather than expecting every horse to follow the same routine.
With limited numbers accepted at any one time, each horse receives consistent handling, individual attention and training shaped around its existing education, physical development and the owner’s goals.
Support for Every Stage of the Horse’s Development
From a horse’s first ridden foundations through to further schooling, confidence work and rehabilitation, each programme is shaped around the horse’s current education and future goals.
Starting Under Saddle
Patient, progressive early education for Warmbloods, sport horses and pleasure horses, with emphasis on confidence, understanding, good manners and strong foundations.
Starting Under Saddle
Schooling – Dressage & Jumping
Individual schooling designed to improve balance, suppleness, responsiveness and confidence while helping the horse work more correctly through its body.
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Problem Horse Training
Calm, practical help for horses experiencing behavioural, confidence, handling or ridden issues, with attention given to the reasons behind the behaviour.
Problem Horse Training
Rehabilitation & Return to Work
Carefully managed support for horses returning from injury, surgery, rest or an extended period away from work, in collaboration with owners and equine professionals.
Rehabilitation ProgrammesExperience, Facilities and Individual Attention
Brookby Heights combines experienced horsemanship with varied training facilities and limited horse numbers, creating an environment where each sport horse can progress at an appropriate pace.
More Than 35 Years’ Experience
Karen’s dressage, eventing and practical horse-training background allows her to assess the horse in front of her and adapt the work to its temperament, education and future goals.
2.5km Hacking Track
The private track provides variety away from the arena and supports forward thinking, fitness, confidence and a more positive attitude towards work.
60m × 40m Sand Arena
The large arena provides room for progressive schooling, pole work and jumping while developing balance, suppleness, responsiveness and correct work through the horse’s body.
Individual Care and Regular Updates
Limited numbers allow consistent handling and individual attention. Owners remain involved through direct communication, regular videos and visits by arrangement.
Regular Access to Equine Physiotherapy
Highly respected equine physiotherapist Clare McGowan visits Brookby Heights every second Tuesday, providing convenient access to physiotherapy support where required.
Where appropriate, Karen can work alongside Clare, owners, veterinarians and other equine professionals to support the horse’s comfort, movement and ongoing progress.
Preparing and Presenting Your Horse for Sale
Selling a horse can require considerable time, preparation and communication. Brookby Heights provides experienced Sale on Behalf support for owners who would prefer Karen to manage the process.
Each horse is assessed individually before a sale programme is agreed. Where appropriate, Karen can provide further schooling, fitness and presentation work so prospective buyers see the horse accurately and at its best.
Preparation and Schooling
A programme shaped around the horse’s current fitness, education and likely market.
Photos, Videos and Presentation
Clear sale material that gives buyers a useful and honest view of the horse.
Enquiries and Viewings
Karen can communicate with prospective buyers and arrange suitable viewings by appointment.