STEPHANIE O'NEAL Pony Club Open Event Champion UK, Three Star Event Rider
I have been taught by Ernest for 14 years now and over this time I have matured a lot with my riding. Although he is my trainer he is also a friend and a real inspiration to me. He always keeps me on the right tracks and even when he is not there I can still hear him telling me how to improve! It's because of him that I feel confident when I get in the ring and when something goes wrong I know how to deal with it. For every problem, there is a answer and Ernest always seems to find the solution to solving the problem. He is a real horseman and to me he is the "God" of show jumping. I don't know how I would cope without him.
I have been taught by Ernest for 14 years now and over this time I have matured a lot with my riding. Although he is my trainer he is also a friend and a real inspiration to me. He always keeps me on the right tracks and even when he is not there I can still hear him telling me how to improve! It's because of him that I feel confident when I get in the ring and when something goes wrong I know how to deal with it. For every problem, there is a answer and Ernest always seems to find the solution to solving the problem. He is a real horseman and to me he is the "God" of show jumping. I don't know how I would cope without him.
THEA GORDON WINGFIELD Young UK Showjumping Rider
I have been training with Ernest for nearly a year now. He has helped me to maintain a 22yr old at top level competition, produce a youngster form Discovery (90cm) to 1.15m and to rehabilitate a pony after serious injury. Ernest is also a great mentor as well as trainer and he has me concentrating on all aspects of competition, including the flatwork, preparation and my confidence as well as the actual jumping. He is a positive trainer with a great knowledge of how both people’s and horse’s minds work, and has many years of experience to back this up.
I have been training with Ernest for nearly a year now. He has helped me to maintain a 22yr old at top level competition, produce a youngster form Discovery (90cm) to 1.15m and to rehabilitate a pony after serious injury. Ernest is also a great mentor as well as trainer and he has me concentrating on all aspects of competition, including the flatwork, preparation and my confidence as well as the actual jumping. He is a positive trainer with a great knowledge of how both people’s and horse’s minds work, and has many years of experience to back this up.
SHARON HEATHERINGTON Amateur Event Rider
I was first introduced to Ernest through a friend whom Ernest was teaching and had found a horse to enable her to compete in BE ODEs. In addition to his impressive reputation I was lucky to see first-hand what a fantastic partnership he had put together and so had a huge amount of confidence in his ability to do the same for me when I started to doubt the horse I had was the right one. I had spent years on horses that I now realise weren’t helping me progress and my confidence and self-belief had suffered tremendously. Asking Ernest to help me find a horse that would enable me to start eventing and build my confidence jumping was a no brainer as I was seeing his results everyday as my friend’s ability, confidence, achievements and enjoyment grew.
Ernest has the most amazing understanding of which horse and rider partnership will work for both. His eye for genuine and truly talented horses is unsurpassable and combining this with his uncanny knack of understanding the rider’s strengths and challenges, Ernest has given me my ultimate horse – Duster. Through his belief in me, instruction, guidance and finding me the right horse I have gone from nervously jumping 65cm clear rounds to completing three British Eventing competitions and confidently jumping upwards of 1 meter with plenty of scope to achieve more as I continue to build my relationship with Duster. These achievements are only one side of the story, the other important aspect Ernest focused on was my enjoyment of the horse – going out and having fun in whatever you do. I am enjoying my riding now more than ever before and my riding, self-confidence and self-belief have improved tenfold.
For those who are doubting their own ability, stuck in a rut or looking for “the horse” I strongly recommend working with Ernest for his assessment of you and your horse and whether it’s a partnership that will deliver your goals – whatever they may be. I cannot thank Ernest enough, I have a horse that is totally genuine, has bundles of natural talent and a fantastic attitude to work and whom I trust completely - a perfect partnership.
I was first introduced to Ernest through a friend whom Ernest was teaching and had found a horse to enable her to compete in BE ODEs. In addition to his impressive reputation I was lucky to see first-hand what a fantastic partnership he had put together and so had a huge amount of confidence in his ability to do the same for me when I started to doubt the horse I had was the right one. I had spent years on horses that I now realise weren’t helping me progress and my confidence and self-belief had suffered tremendously. Asking Ernest to help me find a horse that would enable me to start eventing and build my confidence jumping was a no brainer as I was seeing his results everyday as my friend’s ability, confidence, achievements and enjoyment grew.
Ernest has the most amazing understanding of which horse and rider partnership will work for both. His eye for genuine and truly talented horses is unsurpassable and combining this with his uncanny knack of understanding the rider’s strengths and challenges, Ernest has given me my ultimate horse – Duster. Through his belief in me, instruction, guidance and finding me the right horse I have gone from nervously jumping 65cm clear rounds to completing three British Eventing competitions and confidently jumping upwards of 1 meter with plenty of scope to achieve more as I continue to build my relationship with Duster. These achievements are only one side of the story, the other important aspect Ernest focused on was my enjoyment of the horse – going out and having fun in whatever you do. I am enjoying my riding now more than ever before and my riding, self-confidence and self-belief have improved tenfold.
For those who are doubting their own ability, stuck in a rut or looking for “the horse” I strongly recommend working with Ernest for his assessment of you and your horse and whether it’s a partnership that will deliver your goals – whatever they may be. I cannot thank Ernest enough, I have a horse that is totally genuine, has bundles of natural talent and a fantastic attitude to work and whom I trust completely - a perfect partnership.
SOPHIE MARIE DEWAR Amateur Event Rider
I have been training with Ernest for three years. During this time Ernest has been a tremendous help with not only the technical side of my riding but also with my confidence. Ernest has a amazing instinct for understanding just what is required for both the rider and the horse. His training sessions are not only informative but also great fun.
Not coming from an equestrian background, I have always had to select my horses myself. Some of these choices have been more successful than others. I was going through one of my more unsuccessful choices, when I decided something had to be done - I had to call Ernest! During this call, I discussed with him my thoughts on my present horse, what my goals were and of course the important factor - budget. Within a couple of days Ernest had sent me a photo, description and video to my phone - delighted with the horse I saw on my phone, I organised to go see it and meet up with Ernest.
While trying the horse out, Ernest gave me a mini lesson. This was great as it made sure I got the most from trying the horse out and to make sure I was happy. Once I decided to buy the horse, Ernest’s help didn’t end there. He also helped organise the vetting and once the vet report came back he explained it all to me (this was over the phone from the USA!).
Since getting the horse Ernest has still been there, not just with lessons which I have every month but also if I need an opinion or advise. You can always rely on Ernest for a good honest opinion! My experience with Ernest finding me a horse has been excellent and I would not hesitate to use him again and recommend him. He made the whole experience of getting a new horse exciting and pleasurable. I cannot thank him enough for the horse he has found me and the kindness he has shown since.
I have been training with Ernest for three years. During this time Ernest has been a tremendous help with not only the technical side of my riding but also with my confidence. Ernest has a amazing instinct for understanding just what is required for both the rider and the horse. His training sessions are not only informative but also great fun.
Not coming from an equestrian background, I have always had to select my horses myself. Some of these choices have been more successful than others. I was going through one of my more unsuccessful choices, when I decided something had to be done - I had to call Ernest! During this call, I discussed with him my thoughts on my present horse, what my goals were and of course the important factor - budget. Within a couple of days Ernest had sent me a photo, description and video to my phone - delighted with the horse I saw on my phone, I organised to go see it and meet up with Ernest.
While trying the horse out, Ernest gave me a mini lesson. This was great as it made sure I got the most from trying the horse out and to make sure I was happy. Once I decided to buy the horse, Ernest’s help didn’t end there. He also helped organise the vetting and once the vet report came back he explained it all to me (this was over the phone from the USA!).
Since getting the horse Ernest has still been there, not just with lessons which I have every month but also if I need an opinion or advise. You can always rely on Ernest for a good honest opinion! My experience with Ernest finding me a horse has been excellent and I would not hesitate to use him again and recommend him. He made the whole experience of getting a new horse exciting and pleasurable. I cannot thank him enough for the horse he has found me and the kindness he has shown since.