Carol Boulton
Carol with Maddie one of her favourite rescues 
Carol at the opening of the Itchen Bridge 
Carol examining students in Gerona Spain
With over 50 years of experience in the equestrian industry, Carol Boulton is one of Hampshire’s most highly qualified proprietors, holding the prestigious BHSSM (BHSI Stable Manager) certification. Carol is deeply committed to accessible and inclusive education and is a highly experienced instructor of students with special needs. She is currently the Hampshire chair for the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) and serves as a Trustee of the Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS+).
Other Key Certifications & Roles:
- Chief Examiner for the ABRS+ in the UK and Spain
- ABRS+ Executive Committee Trustee
- ABRS+ Representative on the National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC)
- ABRS+ Representative on the British Equestrian Federation Coaching Development Action Team (CDAT)
- ABRS+ Assessor for UK Coaching Certificate
- ABRS+ Riding School Inspector for association membership
- UKCC Levels 1, 2, & 3
- BHSSM
- Level 1 certification in EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning)
- City & Guilds qualifications in Adult Learning and Learner Centred Teaching
- RSA Diploma in Counselling
- ABRS+ Grooms Certificate.
- BHS Stages 1 & 2 and BHS PTT
- Ride With Your Mind™ Accredited Coach (Levels 1 and 2 competence)
Verity Tidmarsh
Verity riding George 
Verity with Dermot 
Verity competing on Porcellus
Verity Tidmarsh is Carol’s youngest daughter and her partner in the business. Verity coaches clients at all levels, with a particular focus on classical dressage and rider biomechanics. Verity continuously updates her coaching techniques, blending respect for traditional methods with modern advancements. Verity has been awarded The Jeffress Trust Scholarship twice among the first nine riders in the UK selected to study with renowned classical equestrian Philippe Karl (author of The Twisted Truths of Modern Dressage). She trained with him for five years, delving into his School of Légèreté methods and philosophy and completing two of the four sections of the Instructor exam.
Additional Qualifications:
- UKCC Level 2
- Certified NLP Practitioner
- Sports Psychology Diploma
- ABRS+ Grooms Certificate (stable management)
- ABRS+ Preliminary Certificate 1 & 2
- Certificate in Life Coaching
- Master Herbalist Diploma