Sabrina in the Spotlight!
Sabrina is our Operations Manager extraordinaire AND a fantastic and nurturing coach. She is a calm and extremely capable team member, who always has a smile on her face.
What led you to start your job at MC Equestrian?
Sabrina met Dee in late 2019 when she was looking for agistment and training for her own horse. Joining the stable team soon after, she quickly moved into an admin and management focused role, becoming Operations Manager of MC Equestrian in 2020 and Dee’s right-hand woman, whilst also completing her intro coaching qualification with MCEQ.
What do you like best about working at MC Equestrian?
I love the versatility of the job. Everyday I’m doing something totally different, so I never get bored! Being around the horses and learning more about them each day is also one of my favourite parts of the role. I also enjoy the interaction with the team and clients and being able to talk to people every day.
Sabrina - Atacama Desert in Chile
What does a typical day involve for you?
My days at MC Equestrian are extremely varied. I am often in the office handling all the general administration: phone calls, emails, assisting clients, managing bookings, scheduling for the team and overseeing the day to day running of the yard. Some days I teach a few lessons, or might help with the training of school horses. I also work with our fantastic team of physios, vets, and farriers to manage the care of our horses - basically anything and everything!
Tell us about one of your favourite horses at MC Equestrian?
It’s impossible to pick a favourite school horse but I do definitely have a soft spot for River! Not only is he the picture perfect adorable little pony, his cheeky and outgoing personality always makes me laugh. He is a fantastic teacher for our younger riders, and always looks after them whether it’s their first time riding a pony, or they’re cantering around a course of jumps. I have been known to threaten to take him home to live with me - I’m sure he’d love being a house pony!
Tell us about your horses
I own two wonderful horses, Al and Kiwi. I actually bought Al off Dee when he decided that being a riding school horse wasn’t for him. He’s a big (sometimes silly!) gentle giant who had an impressive show jumping career before a short stint in the riding school.
He’s been an amazing teacher for me- showing me the ropes of higher level Showjumping. Kiwi is my off the track thoroughbred I bought as a young horse. I have learnt so much through the process of educating him over the past 6 years with some fabulous coaches to help guide me. Helping him to mature and develop into the wonderful horse he is now has been such a rewarding journey!
Tell us about one of your favourite horse adventures?
I have done some amazing horse rides in the Atacama Desert in Chile (pictured at the top). Truly spectacular, gorgeous scenery, with fabulous horses. We did some super fun, thrilling rides while I was there. Including down a 50m sand dune and galloping through canyons. An incredible holiday!
Do you have a favourite horse quote?
“A good rider can hear their horse speak to them. A great rider can hear their horse whisper”