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Jayne is a  BHSII qualified instructor with over 40 years industry experience instructing training level through Prix St. George and all levels of Eventing up to 2 Star. She is passionate about all things equestrian and especially around developing Future Event Horses (FEH) and Young Event Horses (YEH) under the US Eventing Association (USEA).  

Jayne is organizer of the USEA FEH Championships and is working towards establishing the YEH Championships along with other development programs for the Young Horse series. Presently, Jayne is working towards her 'r' Eventing Judge license to bring further expertise to this region making multiple disciplines & fields accessible to every equine enthusiast in our area.

 Ernest is one of the countries most respected coaches.  He conducts clinics worldwide and throughout the UK.  Ernest is highly qualified being one of the few Show Jumping Specialist Fellows of the British Horse Society.  He is a UKCC Level Three Showjumping Coach and an Accredited BS Coach.  He is also a British Eventing Master Coach and a UKCC Coach Educater.

Ernest has trained with some of the most respected riders and coaches in the world encompassing all three disciplines. He is a lucid coach with quick observation and attention to individual needs both for the horse and rider. He is direct and to the point but applies logic and simplicity to his easy to understand system of work.  His success rate with his riders is impressive having coached riders from the very Novice level through Pony Club Championships, Amateur and Professional, Intermediate and Advanced all the way up to International Grande Prix and Four Star Event Riders.

His care for the well-being of the horse and the importance of correct and progressive work guarantees the building of confidence and physical fitness of both the combined horse/rider athlete.  One of his attributes is a good sense of humour and understands that a happy rider is a relaxed rider. e. 

Austen has been passionate about horses since the age of five. By eleven, she was volunteering at horse rescues—happily scooping manure and soaking up every moment with the horses. At thirteen, she landed her first job mucking stalls in exchange for riding lessons. Just a year later, she had saved enough to pay for half of her first horse: a four-year-old Appaloosa named Amber, who introduced her to English pleasure and hunter riding.

As her interest shifted toward show jumping, Austen transitioned to a more competition-focused barn. Amber was sold, and in her place came Alakai, an off-the-track Thoroughbred who helped her reach new heights—literally—jumping up to 1.20 meters and beyond. They competed at venues in Parker, CO, Scottsdale, AZ, Fort Worth, TX, and their hometown, Albuquerque, NM.

In 2019, Austen relocated to Texas and, with a heavy heart, sold her horses. She then pursued a career in veterinary medicine, earning a certificate in veterinary assisting and working as an equine veterinary technician for three years. Although she valued the experience and skills gained during that time, she felt something was missing.

In April 2025, Austen returned to her true passion—equine behavior and training—this time as a full-time career. She also opened a dog rescue, further expanding her commitment to animal welfare. Working in the saddle again has reignited her purpose and brought deep fulfillment to her life. She plans to gain certifications in saddle fit education, equine therapy and rehabilitation, and equine nutrition.

She currently continues to grow as a rider and trainer under the mentorship of Jayne Lloyd at Snowdonia Sport Horse Complex, where she is immensely grateful to be based. As her riding advances, Austen is excited to share her knowledge, teach more lessons, and help others find confidence and success in the saddle—just as she has.