About Chartwell Stables - Children's Riding School

I grew up on horses in Zimbabwe and competed at a good level there in showjumping, eventing and dressage. I then went straight to work in professional yards in England when I left school in the 60’s and stayed for seven years.

I worked at the Keston Welsh Mountain Pony Stud and then under John and Jane Kidd, who were pioneer warmblood breeders and doyennes of almost every discipline. I also learnt much working for Roger Stack, an esteemed showing and horse-care professional.

Veterinary work became my professional focus and I trained a veterinary nurse and married a vet.

We moved back to Southern Africa and I have been deeply involved in equestrian matters since. I sat as chairman of showing for around five years in the late nineties – I continue to judge showing classes.

I have owned and run a children’s’ riding school for 40 years and have helped produce very many competitive riders.

I have not ridden for years but I enjoy carriage driving most days. I did compete for several years in this discipline but now drive socially and at weddings and other functions.

Hi, my name is Whitney, I am the part-time advanced Coach at Chartwell Stables. I am EQASA module 3 qualified; I am also a qualified A-Panel Equitation judge. I am currently competing in Show Jumping at 1.30m aspiring to jump 1.50m and the Derby in the near future. I have competed in the top level of Eventing, Showing and Equitation. I am extremely passionate and energetic and I absolutely love teaching kids. I will always be at my rider’s side when competing at shows.

My favourite quote: “Let your training be your silence and let your performance be your voice!”

Hi, my name is Kim and I come from a horse-loving family with years of experience with horses having lived with and around them my whole life. I grew up in Mauritius where my mother ran a horseback trails business for several years. I was part of the team that trained and rehabilitated ex-racehorses. I then moved to South Africa where I competed mainly in show jumping and equitation. I represented my province in both disciplines through SANESA. I then moved to Botswana where my mother managed a horseback Safari company where I shadowed her and assisted in desensitising horses. With living in the bush I have developed a passion for wildlife through photography and learned to appreciate nature in its full form. I am currently studying through ETI (Equestrian training institute) doing Equine Sciences. I am very passionate about kids and horses, and I love every moment of teaching.

My favourite quote: “People rarely succeed unless they are having fun in what they are doing.”

I was born and bred in Swaziland where my father, Peter Emmett, introduced me to the equestrian industry. I am a dressage enthusiast who is able to teach all disciplines of all levels in the riding school. I come from a family who is well known in the eventing world. I plan on using my knowledge and experience to encourage my riders to explore the beauty of eventing and all its perks.