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The backbone of the team, they have supported and assisted me since the start of my riding career. Dad with his huge knowledge of horses and skill in spotting a future star, he also carries the grooming bag and has a large female following on show days. Mum is the first one on the yard at 06:00am to mix the early morning feeds, she is also responsible for feeding the team on show days, dressing me, organising all of the show entries. In addition, Mum still finds time to groom the horses on her yard every afternoon and also looks after our dogs when we’re away.
Ellie has worked for Katie for two years and is now starting her third season with the Team. Over the last two years, Ellie has had some amazing opportunities to ride in the ring at shows, including Royal Windsor, Royal Three Counties, The Hickstead Derby Meeting and many more, both flat and jumping. Before working for Katie, Ellie worked as a Freelance Equine Service, where she mainly focused on Dressage yards. In her spare time, Ellie loves to ski.
Courtney joined Katie's team in October 2019 and this will be her third full season in the yard. Courtney previously worked with ponies and has now decided to move on to horses and is keen for the season to get started. Courtney says "I have some amazing opportunities and have progressed in many ways". Courtney has always had a strong interest in showing and has competed since the age of ten. In her spare time she likes to keep active by going to the gym, socialising with friends and spending time with her own horse.
Title: Groom (Show Support)
From: Essex
Emma is a new member to the Katie Jerram Equestrian team and this is will be her first show season with yard. Emma studied a Level 3 extended diploma in equine management at Writtle University College, she then went on to working on variety of different yards including a showing yard and this sparked her love for showing. She is excited for the opportunity to go to shows and to learn new turnout skills alongside training/breaking in the young horses. Emma also shows her own horse and is hoping to get him out to some local shows this year. In her spare time she likes to spend time with friends and attend the Young Farmers Association.
Title: The Farrier
From: Essex
Will Taylor (DipWCF) has been shoeing horses at Collins Farm for over nine years and works in and around Essex and Hertfordshire. Will enjoys taking part in shoeing competitions and CPD farrier events. When he's not shoeing, Will enjoys nothing more than spending time with his wife and two daughters.
Title: The Driver
From: Essex
Phil is originally from Lancs but now lives in Essex with his wife and children. He has 25 years experience in the diagnostic and repair of HGV's, including 20 years HGV driving. Phil, from a horsey background, understands the horses' safety and welfare requirements during transport. Phil enjoys riding holidays with the family and loves to get out and about during the summer holidays in the horsebox.
Title: The Lorry Dogs
From: Essex
The dogs travel to all the shows and are responsible for guarding the lorry, although they have been known to leave their post, to go and visit their friends in other lorries. When at home, they like nothing better than to help Katie's mother in the kitchen, by picking up any tasty morsals that might fall on the floor.
