The Team

Meet the team at Acquila Equestrian

At Acquila Equestrian we are extremely proud of our highly skilled and dedicated personnel. Backing up our full-time staff we have weekly visits from our equestrian physiotherapist, fortnightly visits from our chiropractor and we also have the unusual advantage of a resident equine massage therapist. We have two farriers who each attend the farm once a week, whilst British team vet, Liz Brown, also visits once a month.

Caroline:
Pronounced Carolyn, Caroline originally worked for Lucy’s parents as a rider and first-rate producer of young horses. She has been based with the Wiegersmas for over 30 years now and more recently has concentrated her talents on training young riders. Caroline has now produced 8 members of British and Irish Junior, Young Rider and Senior squads, including Lucy, who she’s trained since her pony club days.

Ali:
As front-of-house, Ali is PA and all-round wonder woman. She has been with us since 2007 and also works as a sports and equine massage therapist. Ali is a terrible giggler and is dangerous on Coca-cola and skittles.

Tiggy:
Headgirl since 2004, Tiggy hails from Exmoor. Her real name is Gemma, but even her parents have now started to call her Tiggy (as in Mrs Tiggywinkle).

Shelly:
Shelly has been with us since 2005 Between them Shelly and Tiggy organise the yard, the World and the universe. Shelly is a DIY queen and the only person on the yard who can drive a drill.

Hayley:
Hayley joined us as a working pupil in August 2010 and is hoping to make a career in horses.

Natalie:
Natalie joined us in August 2011. She is the baby of the team and is gaining experience working within the eventing industry while she decides on her plans for the future.

Yann:
Yann joined us from France in October 2011 and has quickly cemented himself as part of the team.

Nathalie:
Nathalie aka 'Swede' is our Swedish resident and joined us in September 2011.

Dom:
Dom joined us in November 2011 from Ireland. Having previously worked in a number of yards Dom has come to England to gain more experience in Eventing.