Will Healy
I have sent several ex-polo ponies to Hannah over the past few years. They were a mixture of ages but all have transitioned well to jumping. I would thoroughly recommend to anyone wishing to retrain their horse, either due to veterinary reasons, age or simply wanting to try a new discipline, to contact Hannah.
Tracey and Pocket
Our rescue pony can be anxious and we were struggling with loading him onto our horse box.
Hannah kindly came to our yard to spend time with us. She first observed us attempting to load him, and then took the time to explain her approach before successfully loading our pony !!
I was so impressed with how kind and calm she was with our pony, and us! I have had horses most of my life, but I learnt so much from Hannah. I now put her handling methods into practice on a daily basis when handling all of the horses and they respond very positively. Happy horses and Happy Owner. I highly recommend Hannah
Ps Our rescue pony now loads first time, every time.
Amie & Lalique (Hampshire)
'I've always loved horses but didn't take up the hobby until just four years ago when I was already in my 40s. I attended regular riding school lessons to learn the basics on pretty sound horses, but this year I was given the opportunity to take on a full loan ex polo horse, Lalique. Not a novice ride and way beyond my capabilities, so I thought I knew there would be lots of learnings for us both, but I also really wanted to push myself, build my confidence as a rider and learn more about horses.
I've been working with Hannah now for just three months and I'm already starting to see huge progress. Lalique can get quite anxious especially at the start of the ride or session when she's on her own, and with this comes lots of energy and unpredictable which I lack experience in handling. With Hannahs guidance I've been able to understand how to navigate this and how to build a connection with her in the saddle.
Hannah adapts each session to what we seem to need or be experiencing that day with clear explanation along the way. I can then take this away to practice when Lalique and I are out on our own.
We're having so much fun in our sessions and not only is our connection getting better but so is my riding and knowledge. I feel so encouraged by the progress and can't wait to see what else we'll achieve this year!'
Jane J
I worked with Hannah to improve my anxiety levels when riding. I've always been an anxious rider, but it had gotten to the point that not only did it negatively affect the horse I was riding, but I eventually quit riding altogether. However, after about four years without sitting on a horse, I missed it too much, and someone recommended I have sessions with Hannah and my new horse.
We worked together over several months, first doing groundwork exercises and then moving to ridden activities. We had a session in a school at first to get my confidence back up, spending time slowly building it up from being on a lead rope to a lunge line until I was comfortable and happy in the school. Then came the work I was most skeptical about. Being someone who struggles with anxiety in many areas of life, riding on a road has always been a mental struggle for me. Hannah showed her exceptional talents though yet again. She walked with me on hacks, coaching me through the mental aspect while leading me through my riding techniques.
Hannah is very skilled and has changed my riding life forever. I can now ride out, on a road, alone or with other horses, and even go to clinics and local shows.
Thank you Hannah for all your help and support.
2025
Meeting and getting to know Hannah has not only helped me personally, but has given me the confidence and opportunity to get back into riding and re-ignite my love and passion for horses. After having decided to take the plunge and take on a new loan horse after years without horses in my life, she has helped me confidently back in the saddle. She has not only helped me understand more about my horses quirky behaviours but helped increase my horsemanship knowledge and my handling skills on the ground. Her wealth of experience and her naturally calm nature has particularly helped with loading, as my new horse had become very anxious around loading and travelling with his previous owner. Hannah has, in her wonderous way, amazingly only over a few sessions had him self-loading and standing calmly in the lorry. It has been incredible to watch and been a pleasant experience for him and hugely educational for me. I would truly recommend Hannah to help with any problems you may be faced with on the ground or in the saddle. Her help has been invaluable.