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MEET THE TRAINER

VIKKI HAYTON is based at College Farm Equestrian Centre and runs Markham Dressage. She’s a BHS instructor and examiner, a UKCC Level 3 accredited dressage coach, a British Dressage (BD) judge and Northern Region BD Chairman. Visit collegefarm.com

MEET THE RIDER & HORSE

SAM GORMAN BHSI has owned PORRIDGE since he was a youngster, and the 14.1hh, nine-year-old gypsy cob now competes at advanced medium level.

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GOT A CLEVER horse who likes to second guess what you’re going to ask? Or maybe he’s a little on the lazy side and you’re struggling to sharpen up his transitions? Whatever your horse’s traits, dressage rider and trainer Vikki Hayton is on hand to help you

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