Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre is a friendly, professional yard that can cater for a wide range of levels of experience, from complete beginners to high level competition riders. We aim to provide a well-rounded experience, the breath of knowledge of our instructors is fundamental to this.
Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre also has a variety of instructors who also teach at the yard, and specialist trainers visit regularly to hold dressage, show jumping and cross country clinics for our more experienced pupils, livery owners and horse owners from other yards. At Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre we recognise the importance of providing quality instruction in a safe environment. All our instructors are either qualified or working towards their teaching qualifications, they also have a wealth of knowledge and experience that will ensure your riding progresses at a good rate.
The staff at Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre have a wealth of experience, full and part time instructors ensures we can offer a full and varied program of lessons and special events. All staff offer private and group lessons offering you flexibility in your lessons, please be aware however that we cannot guarantee particular instructors, however, every effort will be made to accommodate preferences. Here at Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre we appreciate that each individual rider has unique requirements, from their lessons and instructors.
The Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre is owned by Renee Watkins, who is a BHS AI Qualified instructor. The yard is jointly run by Renee and her sister Naomi Watkins, who is also a qualified instructor. Renee and Naomi have a wealth of experience within all disciplines of equestrianism, as instructors and competitors.
Renee Watkins is the joint owner of the centre.
Qualified BHS AI and A1 Assesor with over 25 years of teaching experience.
I enjoy dressage and have had some success winning BE 80s and 2nd in the Cotswold Cup Championship 2023.
I spend most of my time organising events and the day to day running of Tumpy Green and the staff.
We set out to establish a friendly professional yard with excellent facilities for everyone to enjoy!
I have had a huge amount of experience with different horses/ponies over the years, from breaking schooling and competing.
British Eventing is my favorite discipline !!
I had two horses at Badminton grassroots 100 last year and have qualified to go in 2026
I can’t wait super excited!! I love teaching a whole range of riders especially ones that really want to push themselves and have fun!!!!
The sky is the limit.
Heather is an experienced instructor and has her BHSII qualification. Heather is very popular with our younger riders, delivering her knowledge in an easy to understand manner. Heather works on Thursday afternoons.
BHSII Senior yard manager & coach. UKCC L3 Coach in Dressage, Show Jumping & Eventing & Franklin Ball specialist trainer. I have been a full time riding instructor for over 28 years & love working in the riding school environment. I feel it’s very important to get the very best training from the beginning. Seeing my riders progress from a beginner to advanced level is amazing. Over the years many of my pupils have gone on to be instructors, horse owners & competition riders themselves. My aim is to use an easy to use training system that both horse & rider understand, help build confidence & whilst having fun. I have successfully bred & trained horses through the levels in all disciplines, from county level showing, including competing at HOYS, riding on the British Dressage England Team & show jumped & evented at various levels. I love working with young horses & help owners with retraining difficult horses & ponies.
BHS senior coach BHS 5 ride BHS 5 business management PGCE Equine NVQ assessor APC registered BSc Animal Behaviour I have been coaching riders for over 15 years and love seeing partnerships come together and setting both horse and rider up for success, whilst having fun. I am lucky enough to have two horses of my own Elizabeth (pictured) who I bought as an unbacked 4 year old a week after giving birth and Evelyn who is just getting ready to start competing. I have ridden for various people including Andrew Fielder and Sue Stainton. I love teaching at Tumpy because the horses receive excellent care, there is a range of horses to suit everyone the facilities are amazing and there is a really friendly atmosphere.
Accredited Professional Coach with over 35 years' experience, I have coached every level and discipline, produced my own horses up to Foxhunter and competed mainly in BS with a dash of cross-country and dressage too! I'm constantly improving my skills through CPD courses, hold a Diploma in Horse Psychology a Distinction in Horse Care & Management, and a Level 2 UKCC & Show Jumping Coach. I am also a BHS Welfare & Safety Advisor. I feel my strengths are encouraging confidence and helping people to enjoy their lessons and achieving their goals.
“With over 25 years of experience in all aspects of riding, from breaking and producing young horses to showjumping up to 1.30m level. I was an avid pony club member from the ages of 4 to 17, participating in showjumping dressage and mounted games, also Xcountry and dressage where I qualified and attended many championships for all disciplines. I then went on to compete in British showjumping which is now my main passion with my own two horses. I specialise in the biomechanics of riding and really enjoy teaching all levels of riders and horses to progress their education. I too am always furthering my own education with CPD courses and training. Currently working towards obtaining my BHS stage 4.”
Ann has also been at Tumpy for many years, almost from the day of opening! She works hard on the yard to keep it running smoothly. You may meet Ann when arriving for your lesson, or she may be taking your hack or lane ride.
Brett has been at Tumpy for a number of years, and is an invaluable member of the team. He has a lovely relationship with the horses and is a qualified groom. Brett often takes our lane rides.
Level 2 Technical Certificate Student
Brad has been at Tumpy for several years, during which time he has developed his riding skills and become a valued member of the team. He holds a Level 2 Technical Certificate and has a strong interest in teaching. Brad is currently working towards gaining his teaching qualifications and is one of the staff members who offers schooling sessions for our liveries.
