Ali and Morris at Gatcombe 1* September 2009

Ali Dane - yard manager:
Having ridden from a very early age, Ali was a consistent Petersfield Pony Club team member, competing successfully in dressage, show- jumping and eventing. Extensive experience in many different disciplines, ranging from backing and breaking polo ponies in Barbados, to grooming at top shows/ competitions led to an interest in a career with horses. After training with top class eventers, including French team member, Frank Bourny, Ali decided to supplement her equestrian knowledge with a Business Management degree at the University of Brighton.
Ali is now training her talented but 'quirky' seven year old warmblood cross, Morris, who is progressing through the affiliated eventing levels. Ali trains with dressage rider Nicky Barrett and event rider Joss Gray. After wide-ranging experience in riding schools, on event yards and freelance, Ali has built up a firm reputation as a knowledgeable and sympathetic rider and instructor, and now teaches for many different local Pony Clubs.