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BE Partners

BE Partners focuses on caring for our horses to optimise their well-being, as well as building a strong, ethical partnership based on clear communication, consistency and respect for how horses learn. 

WHAT'S INCLUDED ?

Understanding your horse and supporting their wellbeing, behaviour, training and day-to-day management

WINTER HORSE CARE

Horse-centred winter management tips and advice including how to manage mud.

HORSE-CENTRED

Understand how horses learn and behave to build a stronger, welfare-focussed relationship. 

GROUNDWORK

Enhance your winter training programme and add variety with groundwork.

LUNGING & LONG-REINING

Expert advice on how to safely and effectively lunge and long-rein your horse.

IN-HAND POLEWORK

Useful exercises using poles for both groundwork and in-hand work.

FAQs

Helpful tips and advice on how to use groundwork safely.

WELFARE

WINTER HORSE CARE
IMPORTANCE OF WELFARE
FIVE
DOMAINS
GOOD EVERYDAY WELFARE
PROVIDING ENRICHMENT

CONDITIONING FROM THE GROUND

ALTERNATIVES TO RIDDEN WORK
LUNGING FOR EXERCISE & TRAINING
USING POLES IN GROUNDWORK
LONG-REINING EXERCISES
BUILD STRENGTH & CO-ORDINATION

GROUNDWORK

DEVELOP A PARTNERSHIP
APPLY LEARNING THEORY
UNDERSTAND RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
APPLY TO EVERY DAY
LIFE
ESTABLISH PERSONAL SPACE
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PRE-SEASON FITNESS PLANNING

Preparing your horse for a new season isn’t just about getting in the saddle — it’s about ensuring your horse is physically and mentally ready for the demands of eventing
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WINTER TRAINING & MANAGEMENT

As the competition calendar winds down and the days grow shorter, winter brings mud, darkness and unpredictable weather.
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CHECKLIST: MANAGING MUD

Wet, muddy conditions are part of winter training.
This checklist includes field and turnout management, reducing the risk of mud fever, and adapting training to muddy ground.
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CHECKLIST: WINTER TRAINING

Winter is the ideal time to reset and rebuild.
This checklist offers guidance on bringing horses back into work, developing fitness and building strength, balance and confidence.

FEATURED EXPERTS...

MARK LAWSON-WALTERS

BDCC L3 COACH, BHS PERFORMANCE COACH

Mark Lawson-Walters, from Corvedale Equestrian, is a professional horse trainer and equestrian coach with extensive experience across multiple disciplines, particularly dressage. He works with horses and riders of all levels, helping them develop skills, confidence, and performance, whether starting a young horse or training at national and Grand Prix level.

PHIL BROWN

BECC L4 COACH, BE LEAD COACH EAST MIDLANDS

Phil brings a wealth of coaching knowledge from grassroots to advanced level. Known for his calm, encouraging style, he helps riders improve accuracy, decision-making and partnership, ensuring training remains positive, progressive and welfare-led.

JO RIMMER

BECC L4 COACH, BE LEAD COACH SOUTH WEST

Jo Rimmer UKCCL3 is a former schoolteacher who has always had a passion for producing horses and coaching riders.

She competed at 5* level and represented GB in a Nations Cup team. She has been involved in eventing for many years as a competitor, mother and coach. Her daughter Jess is currently competing at 4* level. She loves developing partnerships between horses and riders, the thrill of the sport and the community spirit within it.