Coaching for leisure or competitive riders. Progressive, enjoyable horse needs led sessions. Support and advice for all levels. Ridden exercise (flat and jump), all elements of horse care and yard management.
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Riding, hacking, jumping, loss of confidence, horse behaviour, tack choice and fitting, day to day management of your horse or pony, navigating the mind boggling world of horse feeds. It is a lot, and there is a lot of contradictory information and advice out there.
Every owner or rider needs advice, guidance and support at times.
My USP beside my academic qualifications is a lifetime in the equine industry and a desire to do the best by every horse or pony that I encounter.
My Smart Stable series of mini eBook guides are available on the Shop page of this website. They are fact filled guides designed to be read on a phone, iPad or laptop in sections for advice and guidance. There are my top tips in them too!
About me
I am a freelance coach and a British Horse Society Accredited Professional Coach (BHS APC).
I have a BSc in Equine Science, a FdSc in Equitation, training and behaviour and an Award in Education and Training (AET). I regularly contributed to Horse and Rider magazine's "Ask the Expert" section and compete in British Dressage and showjumping with my homebred horse. With over forty years in the equestrian industry, I have worked across a wide variety of yards and roles - from running my own livery yard to grooming at three-day events, working in a veterinary surgery, and teaching at an equine college. These experiences have given me a deep and practical understanding of real-world horsemanship.
Through my coaching and mini eBooks, I'm delighted to share both the hard-won lessons and the solid, evidence-based knowledge I've gained from working alongside some of the best horsemen and horsewomen in the field.
Most importantly, my coaching and my eBooks are written with gratitude and love for all the horses I've had the privilege and good fortune to care for over the years. My hope is to help, support, and encourage anyone who wishes to deepen their understanding of horses and to keep learning with an open mind and kind heart.
We owe it to our horses and ponies to be the best we possibly can be.
Get in touch!
sachahughesequinecoach@gmail.com
Progressive, enjoyable, constructive ridden sessions that are horse needs led. Flat work, pole work and or jumping. Feeding, tack, management at home, behavioural issues all addressed. Support and guidance through the process for the rider and ensuring horses needs are at the forefront of all we do.
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Smart Stable mini eBook guides available £5.
Please get in touch for more in the series being released.
Feeding your horse shouldn’t feel complicated — it should feel calm, consistent, and clear.
In this Smart Stable guide, equine coach Sacha Hughes breaks feeding down into simple, manageable steps that work in real life. With straightforward advice, checklists, and routines, you’ll learn how to:
Understand what your horse really needs — and why.
Match feed to work, season, and condition.
Avoid common feeding mistakes.
Build easy, time-saving routines that fit your yard.
Drawing on over forty years of hands-on experience, Sacha combines science and solid horsemanship to make feeding practical and stress-free.
Whether you care for one pony at home or manage a busy yard, this friendly guide will help you feed with confidence — and keep your h
You will get a PDF (15MB) file
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The best (and most fun) way to encourage a horse to walk out happily and willingly is to ride out with others. Lovely country lanes, along the edges of fields or along tracks would be perfect. Hacking helps ease stiffness, create bone density, mental stimulation, fitness and makes an independent horse.