Jonathan Chapman had a conventional equestrian upbringing, riding through the OBH North Pony Club from the age of 5 until he was 16. Following 'A' Levels, Jonathan was sent to New Zealand where he worked on a sheep station, mustering sheep, hunting and playing polo. Returning to the UK, he then studied at Seale Hayne Agricultural College in Devon, where he gained an HND with Credit in Agriculture.

After working for a short spell in Agriculture with ICI, Jonathan started working in building and construction, which he did for the next 6 years. In 1994, he made a drastic career change and became a riding instructor and livery yard proprietor. He qualified as an AI in 1995, as an II in 1998 and his full BHSI in 2000. In 2006 he became a BE accredited coach and in 2007 he was accepted onto the BE 3 year Coach Development Programme. In 2008 he became a Certified Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming for Sport. Ultimately he would like to achieve the BHS Fellowship.

Throughout this period, Jonathan has competed extensively in Show Jumping, Dressage and Eventing, specialising in the latter and achieving top 20 placings at 2 Star and 3 Star level. His best horse to date, Gold Rush III is a product of his loss making but thoroughly enjoyable sport horse breeding programme.

Jonathan represented GB on the British 2 Star team at the European Championships in Germany in 2005, finishing 14th individually (Team 4th) and he is now employed as the Assistant Chef d'Equipe to Major Richard Waygood for the team.

Jonathan coaches at all levels, for Pony Clubs, Riding Clubs, Private clients and to International Teams.
 

Jonathan Chapman and Gold Rush III competing at Saumur
 

Jonathan competing on Felicity Norrie's Urbanus II,  Aston le Walls, May 2008

Kylie Roddy is qualified to BHSAI level and is currently training to advance further. Before coming to work with Jonathan Chapman, Kylie previously trained with Olympic gold medallist Leslie Law for about 4 years. During this time she represented GB at young rider level, and was a member of the 2001 gold medal winning team on her horse Kyrenejenallas Boy. Kylie then sold Kyrenejenallas Boy to Czech rider Mr Jaroslau Hatla and the combination went on to compete at the Athens Olympics, gaining individual merits only 18mths after she sold him! The horse continued his form with a top 25 placing at Badminton and represented The Czech Republic at the European championships.

Kylie has competed at and been placed up to advanced level and CCI***. She also regularly competes BD and BSJA. Kylie is currently producing several young horses for which she has high hopes this year. Further details of these can be viewed in the 'horses' and the 'gallery' sections of the website.
 

Kylie competing on her horse Jack, 2008