team

Our Team

Clive Westlake

Louisa Westlake.

Pictured here just turned 14, is now 18 years old and working as groom for our farrier Paul

Neil. Yes it is male, Neil and his partner Jo are great supporters and friends, after becoming the proud owner of Top Guide (homer) last September. Neil is a manager at a local food manufacturer, and is always ready to help with fund raising. He is also a great fan of racing which helps.

Paul Dunning..... Farrier
Paul is a friendly guy always ready with a smile providing he gets his cuppa.
Very reliable and helpful and can communicate via text messaging, which I commend him for, as most men Haven't got a clue.
Knows how to deal with tricky TB feet, and fussy customers.

Archie.

2 year old, cavalier x shih tzu, one of our 4 dogs, the others are Flatcoated Retrievers.

Max Westlake.

Pictured here when he was 12 years old (now 15) with the darling Impy at their first ever show together.

Kate

Kate originally came looking for a horse to take on, and decided to stay as a volunteer. Experienced with racehorses Kate is a rider who is unruffled when things don't go quite to plan, and will see a project through to the end. Other talents include, quizzes, partying and advertising all of which we will take advantage of in the future.

Polly and Simon supply us with all our feed and supplement requirements and are very helpful and supportive to the Centre. Racehorse owners in the past they understand the plight of the ex-racehorse, and are always ready to help with fundraising.
Rosemill can deliver all your equine requirements feed, bedding, new and second-hand clothing for horse and rider.
Telephone no: 01460 55200.

Polly and Simon Bridges
Rosemill Feeds. Ilminster.

Jo Henley
Partner to Neil and proud owner of Top Guide and now also Rosevere. Despite having her hands full with children and horses of her own, is always a willing helper and campaigner for fund raising.

Lyndsy Opperman

Lyndsy is an invaluable member of the team. Lyndsy is a duel purpose team member and checks every new arrival for back problems and advises us on their saddle fitting. See Links page for Lyndsy's Telephone No.

David.
(Official Grounds-man and Re-Hab Apprentice.)
David , having see us on Spotlight decided to offer his services as a volunteer.
He has taken FRED the tractor under his wing and manicured the paddocks to perfection, leaving Clive a little more time for other jobs.
David is a firm favourite with ALL the horses as they know he always has sweeties in his pockets.
David has made a start on learning to ride but knows it will be a long time before he attempts a flying leap like the great F.D.

Sue Livingstone

Sue is a good friend and an ex-racehorse fan having had them herself for nearly 20 years.
sue was a landlady at a local inn, but has now retired and moved to scotland. Sue still takes her responsibilities seriously
and remains a very good supporter and trustee.

Ross Opperman

Equine Dentist Hubbie to Lindsey, and a sweet talking ladies man.

Originates from South Africa, what more can we say.

Eileen

Volunteer for most things, mucking out fund raising sometimes even riding providing its not RAINING.

Lynne

An Enormous help with the computer, sorting out the paper work has not been easy but Lynne has a very cheerful disposition and makes light of most things making office work more pleasurable.

Andy

Perfect Jockey type, short and fearless (well almost fearless).

Dad to...............

Heidi

Imp's latest rider. After a break of a few months Impy has found a new soul mate. He loves the attention of smaller adults and has formed a great bond with Heidi and looks forward to riding out with the big boys again.